What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in phpbits Forty Four – 404 Plugin for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Forty Four – 404 Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Forty Four – 404 Plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.4 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other users viewing the site. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing data or redirecting users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin-level access to the WordPress site; victim must view a page containing the injected code.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated