# Wordpress Alert: Malicious redirects through open-redirect flaws

A site link forwards visitors to an attacker-chosen destination. The trusted domain can be used in phishing links.

2026-07-27
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## What it looks like

A site link forwards visitors to an attacker-chosen destination.

## Why it matters

The trusted domain can be used in phishing links.

## What to check

Review redirect parameters and allow only approved destinations.

## Documentation

This is an exploit pattern to check in installed components, not a claim that every WordPress site has this flaw. Confirm the product and version against its advisories before treating a site as affected. See [OWASP unvalidated redirects guidance](https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Unvalidated_Redirects_and_Forwards_Cheat_Sheet.html).

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Author: Switchboard Tech Services

Published: 2026-07-28T02:42:37+00:00

Description: A WordPress security alert about malicious redirects through open-redirect flaws: signs, impact, and what to check.