CVE-2025-68884 in Simple Redirect Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/22/2026
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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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/28/2026
This vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw that undermines the security of web applications by enabling malicious actors to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The weakness specifically manifests in the Arevico WP Simple Redirect plugin, which is designed to handle URL redirection within wordpress environments. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is executed in the victim's browser when they click on a specially crafted link containing the malicious payload. This particular flaw exists within the plugin's handling of user input during web page generation processes, where input validation and output sanitization mechanisms fail to properly neutralize potentially dangerous characters and script sequences.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input filtering and output encoding practices within the plugin's codebase. When users interact with the plugin's functionality, particularly when processing redirect parameters or URL inputs, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code. This creates an opening for attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, execute arbitrary scripts within the user's browser context. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates at the web application layer where user interactions directly influence page generation, making it a prime target for social engineering attacks that could lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious activities.
The operational impact of this reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution to potentially compromise entire user sessions and sensitive data. Attackers can exploit this weakness to steal cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information from authenticated users who visit maliciously crafted URLs. The vulnerability affects all versions of the wp-simple-redirect plugin up to and including version 1.1, indicating a widespread exposure across multiple installations that could be actively exploited by threat actors. This creates a significant risk for wordpress sites that rely on the plugin for URL management and redirection, as the attack surface remains open for any user who interacts with the vulnerable functionality.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate remediation of this vulnerability through plugin updates to versions that address the input sanitization issues. The mitigation strategy should include implementing proper input validation mechanisms that filter or escape potentially dangerous characters before they are processed or rendered in web pages. Organizations should also consider implementing content security policies to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts, while conducting comprehensive security audits of all installed plugins to identify similar vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege in web application security. From an attack perspective, this flaw would likely be categorized under the web application attack tactics in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly within the credential access and persistence domains where reflected xss can enable further exploitation. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input sanitization and output encoding practices that are fundamental to preventing client-side attack vectors in web applications.