What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Arevico WP Simple Redirect wp-simple-redirect allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Simple Redirect: from n/a through <= 1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Simple Redirect versions 1.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators and users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 22, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated