CVE-2026-14290

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Stored XSS in Embed Google Photos Album WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-14

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description

The Embed Google Photos album WordPress plugin through 2.2.1 does not escape a shortcode attribute value before outputting it inside an HTML attribute, allowing users with the Contributor role or above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user, including administrators, who views the affected post.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-14

Last Modified

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-09-03

AI Q&A

2026-08-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-02

NVD

CVE-2026-14290

EUVD

EUVD-2026-58595

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
embed_google_photos_album_easily	2.2.1	to 2.2.1 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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

This vulnerability is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the Embed Google Photos album WordPress plugin version 2.2.1 and below. It occurs because the plugin does not properly escape a shortcode attribute value before outputting it in an HTML attribute. This allows users with the Contributor role or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into posts.

Detection Guidance

Check for the presence of the Embed Google Photos album WordPress plugin version 2.2.1 or below. Inspect posts or pages using the plugin's shortcode for unsanitized user input in attributes. Look for unexpected JavaScript code in rendered HTML output.

Impact Analysis

The injected JavaScript can execute in the browsers of any user who views the affected post, including administrators. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or session hijacking. Attackers could steal sensitive information or take control of user accounts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. Organizations could face fines or legal penalties if user data is compromised due to this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable or uninstall the Embed Google Photos album WordPress plugin immediately. Monitor for unauthorized changes to posts or pages. Apply any future updates or patches released by the plugin developer. Restrict user roles to minimize exposure.

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