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CVE-2026-42649 Archetyped CVE debrief

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Favicon Rotator <= 1.2.11 versions allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially impacting website security and user trust. Defenders should verify and update Favicon Rotator installations based on official CVE and NVD guidance. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information, listed as Deferred, so defenders must exercise caution and consider additional review

Vendor
Archetyped
Product
Favicon Rotator
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-15
Original CVE updated
2026-10-25
Advisory published
2026-06-15
Advisory updated
2026-10-25

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Favicon Rotator plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and updates.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-42649 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Favicon Rotator plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Favicon Rotator installations to prevent potential XSS attacks.

  • Potential for unauthenticated XSS attacks against Favicon Rotator installations
  • Need for verification and updates to prevent potential XSS attacks
  • Possible impact on website security and user trust

Technical summary

The Favicon Rotator plugin version 1.2.11 and earlier are vulnerable to unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Favicon Rotator installations to prevent potential XSS attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Favicon Rotator version and update to a patched version if necessary
  • Monitor for potential XSS attacks targeting Favicon Rotator installations
  • Review and update security configurations for Favicon Rotator

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, with the NVD entry currently listed as Deferred.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-42649 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-42649

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-42649 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42649

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.