Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1912 affects the Citations tools WordPress plugin through version 0.3.2. A logged-in user with Contributor or higher privileges can save malicious script in a shortcode attribute. That script can run when someone views the affected page, potentially exposing session data or changing page behavior.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority web content risk. Prioritize sites with many contributors, public publishing workflows, or privileged users frequently reviewing contributor-created content. No active exploitation is documented in the provided sources.
Technical view
The flaw is stored cross-site scripting in the 'code' parameter of the 'ctdoi' shortcode. The sources attribute it to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied shortcode attributes. It requires authenticated Contributor-level access or higher. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4, with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Citations tools up to and including version 0.3.2, especially where untrusted users can create or edit posts using shortcodes.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires a valid WordPress account with Contributor-level or higher access and a page or post that renders the injected shortcode.
Researcher notes
Evidence comes from the CVE description, Wordfence advisory, and WordPress plugin source reference. The provided sources identify the vulnerable shortcode attribute but do not name a patched version or specific vendor remediation. Avoid assuming a fix beyond checking official guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for an updated fixed version.
- Disable the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict Contributor and higher posting rights to trusted users only.
- Review content workflows requiring shortcode use before publication.
- Monitor WordPress audit logs for suspicious shortcode edits.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Citations tools plugin.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 0.3.2 or earlier.
- Identify users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Review posts and drafts containing the 'ctdoi' shortcode.
- Verify whether vendor guidance or a fixed release is available.
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
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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.