Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FuseDesk for WordPress has a stored cross-site scripting issue in versions up to 6.8. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could place malicious script content through a shortcode attribute. That script may run when someone views the affected page, potentially exposing session data or changing displayed content.
Executive priority
Handle as a near-term web security fix, not an emergency unless untrusted users can publish content. Prioritize sites with broad contributor access or sensitive administrative sessions.
Technical view
CVE-2026-1914 is CWE-79 stored XSS in the FuseDesk fusedesk_newcase shortcode. Sources cite insufficient sanitization and output escaping of the emailtext attribute. It affects FuseDesk plugin versions up to and including 6.8. CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 with low privileges required and low confidentiality/integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running FuseDesk <= 6.8, especially where untrusted users have Contributor+ roles or accounts may be compromised. Sites with many editors, guest authors, agencies, or shared publishing workflows have higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation requires authenticated Contributor-level access or higher. The business risk is stored content that can execute script when another user accesses the injected page.
Researcher notes
Evidence is source-limited. The CVE description and Wordfence identify FuseDesk <= 6.8, while the CVE affected-version metadata appears sparse. Trac references point to fusedesk.php around line 561 in trunk and tag 6.8 for review.
Mitigation direction
- Check FuseDesk vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Update FuseDesk if a newer fixed release is available from the vendor.
- Restrict Contributor+ access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review and remove suspicious fusedesk_newcase shortcode usage, especially emailtext attributes.
- Disable the plugin if business risk exceeds need and no fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using the FuseDesk plugin.
- Confirm installed FuseDesk versions and identify any at or below 6.8.
- Review pages and posts containing the fusedesk_newcase shortcode.
- Audit Contributor, Author, Editor, and Administrator accounts for unnecessary access.
- Monitor WordPress content changes for unexpected shortcode edits.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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/edd24cfd-723d-4dc4-a301-43f858dcd7f3?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fusedesk/trunk/fusedesk.php#L561CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fusedesk/tags/6.8/fusedesk.php#L561CVE 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.