CVE-2026-1893
Stored XSS in Orbisius Random Name Generator WordPress Plugin
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-11
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| orbisius | orbisius_random_name_generator | to 1.0.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The vulnerability in the Orbisius Random Name Generator WordPress plugin (up to version 1.0.2) is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue. It arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the 'btn_label' parameter in the 'orbisius_random_name_generator' shortcode. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages using this shortcode. These scripts then execute whenever any user accesses the injected page."}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into WordPress pages via the plugin's shortcode. The impact includes the potential execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected pages, which can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or distribution of malware. The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates a moderate severity with low attack complexity but requiring some privileges.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability involves the Orbisius Random Name Generator WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.2, specifically through the 'btn_label' parameter in the 'orbisius_random_name_generator' shortcode. Detection involves identifying if the vulnerable plugin version is installed and if the shortcode is used on the site."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To detect the vulnerability on your system, you can check the installed plugin version and look for the presence of the shortcode in WordPress content or posts.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use WP-CLI to list installed plugins and their versions: `wp plugin list | grep orbisius-random-name-generator`'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Search for the shortcode usage in posts or pages via WP-CLI: `wp post list --post_type=page,post --field=ID | xargs -I % wp post get % --field=post_content | grep '\\[orbisius_random_name_generator'`"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Check for suspicious input or stored scripts in the 'btn_label' parameter by reviewing database entries or page source where the shortcode is rendered."}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Orbisius Random Name Generator plugin to version 1.0.3 or later, where security improvements including input sanitization and nonce verification have been implemented.
- Update the plugin to version 1.0.3 or higher to apply fixes that sanitize all shortcode attributes and request data.
- Ensure that nonce verification is enabled and functioning to prevent unauthorized form submissions.
- Review and remove any injected scripts or malicious content that may have been stored via the vulnerability.
- Limit user roles to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires Contributor-level access or higher.