Is CVE-2026-22182 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-22182 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-22182 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-22182 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22182?

CVE-2026-22182 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-22182

CWE-862Published: March 13, 2026· Updated: Mar 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:23.3th

Official Description

wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains an unauthenticated denial of service vulnerability that allows anonymous users to trigger mass notification emails by exploiting the checkNotificationType() function. Attackers can repeatedly call the wpdiscuz-ajax.php endpoint with arbitrary postId and comment_id parameters to flood subscribers with notifications, as the handler lacks nonce verification, authentication checks, and rate limiting.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-22182 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.