Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-12037

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP 404 Auto Redirect To Similar Post
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 February 2026

What is CVE-2025-12037?

The WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with admin-level permissions to execute arbitrary web scripts. This arises due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping in the admin settings. The vulnerability is particularly concerning for multi-site installations or those where the 'unfiltered_html' capability is disabled, enabling potential exploitation when users access affected pages.

Affected Version(s)

WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post 0 <= 1.0.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wp-404-auto-redire...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Cody Sixteen
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