CVE-2025-26556

Summary

CVE-2025-26556 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting WP AntiDDOS, a WordPress plugin used for protection against Denial of Service attacks. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into specially crafted URLs. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious activities. WP AntiDDOS versions from n/a through 2.0 are impacted by this issue. Users are advised to update their plugins as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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