CVE-2026-1913: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gallagherwebsitedesign Gallagher Website Design
The Gallagher Website Design WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its login_link shortcode due to improper sanitization and escaping of the 'prefix' attribute. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2. 6. 4. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. The CVSS score is 6. 4, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1913 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Gallagher Website Design WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the 'prefix' attribute in the plugin's login_link shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users who access the compromised pages. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.6.4. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit the affected pages. This can lead to information disclosure and integrity impacts, such as theft of user credentials or session tokens. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Gallagher Website Design plugin if possible to eliminate exposure. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the vendor.
CVE-2026-1913: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gallagherwebsitedesign Gallagher Website Design
Description
The Gallagher Website Design WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its login_link shortcode due to improper sanitization and escaping of the 'prefix' attribute. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2. 6. 4. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. The CVSS score is 6. 4, indicating a medium severity level.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1913 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Gallagher Website Design WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the 'prefix' attribute in the plugin's login_link shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users who access the compromised pages. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.6.4. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit the affected pages. This can lead to information disclosure and integrity impacts, such as theft of user credentials or session tokens. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Gallagher Website Design plugin if possible to eliminate exposure. Monitor official channels for updates or patches from the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-04T15:37:47.705Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e898dd19fe3cd2cd8c3920
Added to database: 4/22/2026, 9:46:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 10:01:21 AM
Last updated: 4/22/2026, 11:24:04 AM
Views: 6
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