CVE-2026-22202

CVE-2026-22202 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpdiscuz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-352.

Key facts

Description

wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to delete all comments associated with an email address by crafting a malicious GET request with a valid HMAC key. Attackers can embed the deletecomments action URL in image tags or other resources to trigger permanent deletion of comments without user confirmation or POST-based CSRF protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22202?
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to delete all comments associated with an email address by crafting a malicious GET request with a valid HMAC key. Attackers can embed the deletecomments action URL in image tags or other resources to trigger permanent deletion of comments without user confirmation or POST-based CSRF protection.
How severe is CVE-2026-22202?
CVE-2026-22202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22202 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22202?
CVE-2026-22202 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22202?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-22202 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-22202 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11747.
When was CVE-2026-22202 published?
CVE-2026-22202 was published on 2026-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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