CVE-2026-14290 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Embed Google Photos album WordPress plugin through 2.2.1 does not escape a shortcode attribute value before outputting it inside an HTML attribute, allowing users with the Contributor role or above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user, including administrators, who views the affected post.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e8fae1ed-59a0-4e64-b82d-26328f460cad/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-14290?

CVE-2026-14290 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Embed Google Photos album WordPress plugin through 2.2.1 does not escape a shortcode attribute value before outputting it inside an HTML attribute, allowing users with the Contributor role or abov...

How severe is CVE-2026-14290?

CVE-2026-14290 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14290?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.