Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1824 affects the Infomaniak Connect for OpenID WordPress plugin through version 1.0.2. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher can store script content in a shortcode attribute. That script may run when someone views the affected page, creating account and content-tampering risk.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term website security task, not an emergency. Prioritize sites with many content contributors, weak account controls, or high-value administrator sessions. No active exploitation is shown in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is stored cross-site scripting in the infomaniak_connect_generic_auth_url shortcode’s endpoint_login parameter. Sources attribute it to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. CVSS is 6.4, medium, with low privilege required, network attack vector, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Infomaniak Connect for OpenID versions up to and including 1.0.2, where Contributor or higher accounts are available or could be compromised.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Abuse requires authenticated WordPress access at Contributor level or above, then relies on a user viewing affected content.
Researcher notes
Evidence comes from the CVE description, Wordfence entry, and WordPress plugin Trac code references. The provided bundle names vulnerable versions but does not identify a fixed version. Validate against current plugin repository metadata before closing remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Check the plugin vendor or WordPress plugin page for a fixed release or official guidance.
- Update the plugin if a newer, vendor-approved version is available.
- Restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review and remove suspicious uses of the affected shortcode parameter.
- Temporarily disable the plugin if business risk outweighs authentication functionality.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Infomaniak Connect for OpenID installations.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 1.0.2 or earlier.
- Review pages and posts containing the affected shortcode.
- Audit recent edits by Contributor, Author, Editor, and Administrator accounts.
- Monitor vendor advisories for confirmation of patched versions.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8177f27-19e1-4272-91ee-55d980b7128e?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/infomaniak-connect-openid/trunk/includes/openid-connect-infomaniak-client-wrapper.php#L236CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/infomaniak-connect-openid/tags/1.0.2/includes/openid-connect-infomaniak-client-wrapper.php#L236CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
