Platform
wordpress
Component
eds-social-share
Fixed in
2.5.4
2.0.1
CVE-2026-2501 affects the databaselooks component, specifically versions up to 0.0.4. This vulnerability involves the installation package downloading and running a malicious executable, indicating a potential continuation of the 2026-03-rowrap campaign. The malicious activity leverages a compromised Roblox API wrapper hosted on domains like roboat.pro and robase.app, posing a risk of data theft and system compromise. No official patch is currently available.
CVE-2026-2501 in the Ed's Social Share WordPress plugin presents a significant security risk. It allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access or higher, to inject malicious web scripts into web pages. These scripts will execute every time a user accesses the compromised page. The potential impact includes cookie theft, redirection to malicious websites, content modification, and actions performed on behalf of the affected user. The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes within the social_share shortcode. Addressing this vulnerability is crucial to protect WordPress websites utilizing the Ed's Social Share plugin.
An attacker with contributor or higher access on a WordPress site using Ed's Social Share can exploit this vulnerability. The attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code within the attributes of the social_share shortcode in a page or post. When a user accesses that page or post, the injected JavaScript code will execute in their browser. The attacker could use this to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials, or redirect the user to a malicious website. The ease of exploitation, combined with the plugin's prevalence, makes it a considerable risk for many WordPress sites.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.03% (10% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The most effective mitigation for CVE-2026-2501 is to update the Ed's Social Share plugin to the latest available version. The plugin developer should have released an update that addresses the XSS vulnerability. If an update is not available, it is recommended to disable the plugin until a fix is released. As an additional measure, review web pages that utilize the social_share shortcode for potential malicious code injection. Implementing a Content Security Policy (CSP) can also help mitigate the impact of XSS attacks by controlling the resources that can be loaded on a web page. Monitoring server logs for suspicious activity is essential for detecting and responding to potential attacks.
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
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XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
It means the attacker has permissions to create and edit posts, but not necessarily to administer the website.
If you are using Ed's Social Share version 2.0 or earlier, your site is vulnerable. Review pages that use the social_share shortcode.
Disabling the plugin is the safest temporary solution. You can also try restricting user permissions to prevent contributors from editing pages that use the shortcode.
A CSP is a security mechanism that allows website administrators to control the resources the browser is allowed to load, reducing the risk of XSS attacks.
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