Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator Product
CVE-2026-42754

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Favicon
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-42754?

The Favicon by RealFaviconGenerator plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. This reflected XSS issue can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, compromising the security of the sites that utilize this plugin. It is crucial for users to review and update their installations to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Favicon 0 <= 1.3.46

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/favicon-...
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

dodoh4t | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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