CVE-2026-19797: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gm_alex User Access Manager
The User Access Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'tab_group_section' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.18 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19797 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the User Access Manager WordPress plugin, specifically through the 'tab_group_section' parameter. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 2.3.18 due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click a crafted link. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.1 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information accessible to the browser. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links that could exploit this vulnerability. Monitor official gm_alex or WordPress plugin sources for updates or patches addressing this issue.
CVE-2026-19797: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gm_alex User Access Manager
Description
The User Access Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'tab_group_section' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.18 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19797 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the User Access Manager WordPress plugin, specifically through the 'tab_group_section' parameter. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 2.3.18 due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click a crafted link. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.1 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information accessible to the browser. The vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and affects confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid clicking suspicious links that could exploit this vulnerability. Monitor official gm_alex or WordPress plugin sources for updates or patches addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T19:47:13.773Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0d80cacd9273b49ac6fbe
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 03:52:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 04:08:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 13:52:00 UTC
Views: 8
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