CVE-2026-22183

CVE-2026-22183 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpdiscuz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the inline comment preview functionality that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts by submitting comments with unescaped content. Attackers with unfiltered_html capabilities can inject JavaScript directly through comment content rendered in the AJAX response from the getLastInlineComments() function in class.WpdiscuzHelperAjax.php without proper HTML escaping.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22183?
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the inline comment preview functionality that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts by submitting comments with unescaped content. Attackers with unfiltered_html capabilities can inject JavaScript directly through comment content rendered in the AJAX response from the getLastInlineComments() function in class.WpdiscuzHelperAjax.php without proper HTML escaping.
How severe is CVE-2026-22183?
CVE-2026-22183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-22183 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22183?
CVE-2026-22183 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22183?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22183 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-22183 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11740.
When was CVE-2026-22183 published?
CVE-2026-22183 was published on 2026-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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