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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Geek Code Lab All 404 Pages Redirect to Homepage allows Stored XSS.This issue affects All 404 Pages Redirect to Homepage: from n/a through 1.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The All 404 Pages Redirect to Homepage plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.9. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they land on a 404 error page. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a crafted link—but can affect multiple users and compromise site security.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they land on 404 pages.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to 404 pages could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a crafted link or page containing the malicious payload.
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