PLUGIN SECURITY
Is 404page safe?
Create a custom 404 error page the easy way! No coding, and no redirects.
What this plugin does
- Slug:
404page - Author: NerdPress
- 100000+ active installs
- 98/100 rating (1196 reviews on wordpress.org)
- 2735299 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2013-09-30
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Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 11.4.8
- Last updated: 2026-05-21 5:26pm GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 7.0.4
- Requires PHP: 5.4+
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
1 known CVE on file for 404page. Reported between 2024 and 2024.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-9204 | Smart Custom 404 Error Page [404page] < 11.4.8 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | Medium 6.1 | < 11.4.8 | 11.4.8 | 2024-10-03 | ✓ fixed in latest |
How to fix it
Keep 404page updated — 11.4.8 is the latest version on wordpress.org, and each CVE above lists the exact release that fixed it ("Fixed in").
This is the plugin's full known vulnerability history, not a scan of any specific installation — run a free scan of your own site to check your exact installed version.
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