MEDIUM
CVE-2026-22201
CWE-348Published: March 13, 2026· Updated: Mar 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.2th
Official Description
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains an IP spoofing vulnerability in the getIP() function that allows attackers to bypass IP-based rate limiting and ban enforcement by trusting untrusted HTTP headers. Attackers can set HTTP_CLIENT_IP or HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR headers to spoof their IP address and circumvent security controls.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-22201 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
gvectors1 product
wpdiscuz
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (3)
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developersProduct · Release Notes
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-22201
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-348
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 13, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-22201 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.