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CVE-2025-68884: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Arevico WP Simple Redirect

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-68884cvecve-2025-68884
Published: Thu Jan 22 2026 (01/22/2026, 16:52:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Arevico
Product: WP Simple Redirect

Description

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.

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AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 05:02:05 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Arevico WP Simple Redirect plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.1 suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when visited by users, execute arbitrary scripts in their browsers. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially resulting in theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data. The reflected nature means the attack requires user interaction (clicking a crafted link). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with URLs involving the WP Simple Redirect plugin and consider disabling or removing the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-12-24T14:00:37.597Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6972591d4623b1157c7faff1

Added to database: 1/22/2026, 5:06:37 PM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:02:05 AM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:15:10 AM

Views: 69

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