CVE-2026-11798 in Social Share, Social Login and Social Comments Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/08/2026
The Social Share, Social Login and Social Comments Plugin – Super Socializer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'heateor_mastodon_share' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.14.5 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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/08/2026
The Super Socializer plugin for WordPress represents a widely used social media integration tool that enables website administrators to add social sharing buttons, login functionality, and comment systems to their sites. This particular vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 7.14.5, making it a significant security concern for countless WordPress installations that rely on this plugin for social media connectivity. The flaw manifests as a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that specifically targets the 'heateor_mastodon_share' parameter within the plugin's codebase.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping mechanisms within the plugin's handling of user-supplied parameters. When the plugin processes the 'heateor_mastodon_share' parameter, it fails to properly validate or sanitize the incoming data before incorporating it into the HTTP response sent to users. This insufficient sanitization creates an opening for malicious actors to inject crafted script code that gets executed in the context of a victim's browser when they interact with the vulnerable page. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws where improper validation of input data leads to script execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it creates a pathway for attackers to perform various malicious activities through social engineering techniques. An unauthenticated attacker can craft malicious URLs containing specially formatted scripts within the heateor_mastodon_share parameter, then distribute these links through phishing campaigns or compromised websites. When unsuspecting users click on these links and their browsers execute the embedded scripts, the attacker gains the ability to perform actions such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or even executing more sophisticated attacks like credential theft or browser exploitation. This vulnerability particularly affects users who may be logged into WordPress admin panels or other sensitive systems.
The attack vector for this vulnerability requires social engineering to succeed since users must actively click on the malicious links that contain the crafted payloads. However, the ease with which such attacks can be constructed makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous in practice. The reflected nature of the XSS means that the malicious script is not stored on the server but rather injected through the HTTP request itself, making it difficult to detect and prevent without proper input validation. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering methods including spearphishing and phishing attacks that leverage web-based vulnerabilities.
Effective mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include immediate patching of the Super Socializer plugin to version 7.15.0 or later, which contains the necessary input sanitization fixes. Website administrators should also implement additional security measures such as Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, regular security audits of installed plugins, and monitoring for suspicious activity in web server logs. Network-based intrusion detection systems can help identify attempts to exploit this vulnerability by monitoring for characteristic patterns in HTTP requests containing malicious payloads. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing automated patch management systems to ensure timely updates across all WordPress installations and plugins.