CVE-2026-65561
Received Received - Intake

Contributor XSS in WordPress Social Login and Register

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WordPress Social Login and Register <= 7.8.0 versions.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-27
Generated
2026-07-27
AI Q&A
2026-07-27
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65561
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49234

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
wordpress_social_login wordpress_social_login to 7.8.0 (inc)
miniorange wordpress_social_login_and_register_plugin to 7.8.0 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-65561 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Social Login and Register Plugin versions 7.8.0 and below. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking the installed version of the WordPress Social Login and Register plugin. If the version is 7.8.0 or below, it is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or check the plugin details in the WordPress admin panel.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts when users visit the site. This might lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or malicious redirects. User interaction, such as clicking a link, is required for exploitation.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could potentially expose user data by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that steal information or redirect users. This may violate GDPR's data protection requirements if personal data is compromised, and HIPAA's security rules if protected health information is affected. Compliance risks depend on the data processed by the plugin.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the WordPress Social Login and Register plugin to version 7.8.1 or later. Enable auto-updates for the plugin if available. Remove or disable the plugin if updating is not possible.

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