Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1893 affects the Orbisius Random Name Generator WordPress plugin through version 1.0.2. A logged-in user with Contributor permissions or higher could place script content into a shortcode label. That script may run when others view the affected page, creating risk to site administrators and visitors.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority WordPress content security issue. Prioritize sites allowing many contributors, customer portals, or third-party authors. The business risk is mainly account/session compromise or malicious content execution if an attacker already has publishing access.
Technical view
The issue is stored cross-site scripting in the orbisius_random_name_generator shortcode's btn_label attribute. The CVE description cites insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Attackers need authenticated Contributor-level access or higher. CVSS is 6.4 with low complexity, low privileges, changed scope, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Orbisius Random Name Generator installed at version 1.0.2 or earlier, especially where untrusted users can create posts or pages using shortcodes.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires a valid WordPress account with Contributor-level access or above and content capable of rendering the vulnerable shortcode.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies CWE-79 stored XSS in shortcode handling through version 1.0.2. The provided sources do not clearly name a fixed release. Avoid assuming a patch version; validate against the WordPress plugin repository and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Orbisius Random Name Generator installations.
- If installed at version 1.0.2 or earlier, check vendor guidance and WordPress plugin updates.
- Restrict Contributor and higher roles to trusted users until remediated.
- Review pages and posts using the vulnerable shortcode attribute.
- Apply standard WordPress hardening and least-privilege role management.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the plugin name and version on each WordPress site.
- Search content for orbisius_random_name_generator shortcode usage.
- Review shortcode instances using the btn_label attribute.
- Check whether Contributor-level users can create or edit affected content.
- Monitor vendor, Wordfence, and WordPress plugin repository information for fixed-version details.
Public sources used
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- 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: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/84e6bd88-88d1-4529-86f3-6c73fb47db9b?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/orbisius-random-name-generator/tags/1.0.2/orbisius-random-name-generator.php#L112CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3455340%40orbisius-random-name-generator&new=3455340%40orbisius-random-name-generator&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE 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.