CVE-2026-65544 in Super Socializer Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/06/2026
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Super Socializer <= 7.14.5 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/06/2026
Super Socializer is a popular WordPress plugin designed to enhance social media integration and sharing capabilities for websites. The plugin allows users to add various social media buttons, sharing features, and social login options to their WordPress sites. This particular vulnerability affects versions 7.14.5 and earlier, where an unauthenticated cross site scripting flaw exists that could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the plugin's handling of user-supplied data. Specifically, when the plugin processes certain parameters or data fields related to social sharing functionality, it fails to properly sanitize or escape this input before rendering it in web pages. This creates an XSS vulnerability that can be exploited through various attack vectors such as malicious links, comments, or even crafted URLs that target the vulnerable plugin endpoints.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for WordPress site administrators and users who rely on Super Socializer for their social media integration needs. An attacker could potentially inject malicious scripts that could steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of logged-in users. The unauthenticated nature of the vulnerability means that attackers do not require any valid credentials to exploit this flaw, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by anyone who accesses a compromised website.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where software does not properly neutralize user-controllable input data before it is used in output that is sent to a web browser. The issue also maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.002 which covers the use of malicious links in phishing campaigns, potentially allowing attackers to establish initial access through exploitation of this XSS vulnerability.
The most effective mitigation strategy involves immediate patching to version 7.14.6 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Site administrators should also implement additional defensive measures including content security policy headers that restrict script execution from untrusted sources, regular monitoring of plugin updates, and implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious payloads targeting known XSS vulnerabilities. Additionally, users should be educated about the risks of clicking suspicious links and the importance of maintaining updated software versions to prevent exploitation of such vulnerabilities.