Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin called Fix Multiple Redirects, in versions up to and including 1.2.3, contains a flaw that lets an attacker craft a malicious link. If a logged-in administrator or visitor clicks it, the page can run attacker-controlled scripts in their browser, potentially hijacking sessions or defacing pages. The risk is limited to sites that have this plugin installed and active.
Executive priority
Moderate-to-high priority for any business whose WordPress site uses this plugin. The flaw can be weaponized through a single malicious link aimed at site staff and could lead to session theft or content tampering. Sites without the plugin face no direct risk and need only confirm absence.
Technical view
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) in the jurajpuchky "Fix Multiple Redirects" WordPress plugin through 1.2.3. User-supplied input is not properly neutralized before being reflected in the HTTP response, allowing arbitrary script execution in the victim's browser context. CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L); exploitation requires user interaction with a crafted link and changed scope indicates impact beyond the vulnerable component.
Likely exposure
Limited to WordPress sites running the Fix Multiple Redirects plugin at version 1.2.3 or earlier. Patchstack's advisory does not list a fixed version in the bundled data, so all known versions should be treated as exposed pending vendor confirmation. Sites without this plugin are unaffected.
Exploitation context
Not listed in CISA KEV and no public reports of active exploitation are cited in the source bundle. Exploitation requires a victim to click an attacker-crafted link, so phishing or malicious embedding on third-party pages is the typical delivery path. Reflected XSS against admin sessions could enable site takeover if combined with social engineering.
Researcher notes
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L indicates a network-reachable, low-complexity, no-privilege flaw with required user interaction and scope change, consistent with reflected XSS that can pivot into the admin DOM. Affected version data in the bundle lists "0" with defaultStatus "unaffected," which is ambiguous; rely on the Patchstack advisory's "<=1.2.3" range until a fixed version is published. No KEV entry, no exploit POC cited in sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress installations to identify any sites running the Fix Multiple Redirects plugin.
- Check the Patchstack advisory and WordPress.org listing for an updated plugin version and apply it once available.
- If no fix is published, deactivate and remove the plugin until vendor guidance confirms a patched release.
- Place a Web Application Firewall rule in front of WordPress to filter reflected XSS payloads on plugin endpoints.
- Enforce strict Content Security Policy headers to reduce the impact of reflected script execution.
- Require administrators to use unique browser profiles or sessions when managing WordPress to limit cookie reuse.
Validation and detection
- Run wp plugin list (or query the database) to confirm whether fix-multiple-redirects is installed and at what version.
- Compare the installed version against 1.2.3 and any patched release noted by Patchstack or the vendor.
- Review web server and WAF logs for suspicious query strings or referrers targeting plugin URLs.
- Test administrator and editor accounts for unexpected sessions, new users, or modified options after potential exposure.
- Subscribe to Patchstack and WordPress plugin advisories to track a confirmed fixed version.
- Re-scan with a vulnerability scanner that ingests Patchstack data to verify remediation.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.