Reflected XSS Vulnerability in First Comment Redirect Plugin by NotFound
CVE-2025-23852

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
First Comment Redirect
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-23852?

The First Comment Redirect plugin by NotFound exhibits a serious reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can be exploited during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are viewed by users, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects versions ranging from not available through 1.0.3, necessitating immediate updates and remediation efforts for site administrators.

Affected Version(s)

First Comment Redirect <= 1.0.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/first-co...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

SOPROBRO (Patchstack Alliance)
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CVE-2025-23852 : Reflected XSS Vulnerability in First Comment Redirect Plugin by NotFound