CVE-2026-22210
CWE-79Published: March 13, 2026· Updated: Mar 17, 2026
Official Description
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious code through unescaped attachment URLs in HTML output by exploiting the WpdiscuzHelperUpload class. Attackers can craft malicious attachment records or filter hooks to inject arbitrary JavaScript into img and anchor tag attributes, executing code in the context of WordPress users viewing comments.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-22210 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-22210 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts