CVE-2026-22209: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gVectors wpDiscuz
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the customCss field that allows administrators to inject malicious scripts by breaking out of style tags. Attackers with admin access can inject payloads like </style><script>alert(1)</script> in the custom CSS setting to execute arbitrary JavaScript in user browsers.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in wpDiscuz prior to version 7.6.47 involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the customCss field. Specifically, administrators can inject payloads such as </style><script>alert(1)</script> by breaking out of style tags, enabling execution of arbitrary JavaScript in user browsers. This is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability exploitable by users with administrative privileges.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator access to wpDiscuz can inject malicious JavaScript code into the custom CSS setting. This code executes in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other script-based attacks. The impact is limited by the requirement of admin privileges to inject the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and avoid using the customCss field for untrusted input. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-22209: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gVectors wpDiscuz
Description
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the customCss field that allows administrators to inject malicious scripts by breaking out of style tags. Attackers with admin access can inject payloads like </style><script>alert(1)</script> in the custom CSS setting to execute arbitrary JavaScript in user browsers.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in wpDiscuz prior to version 7.6.47 involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the customCss field. Specifically, administrators can inject payloads such as </style><script>alert(1)</script> by breaking out of style tags, enabling execution of arbitrary JavaScript in user browsers. This is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability exploitable by users with administrative privileges.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator access to wpDiscuz can inject malicious JavaScript code into the custom CSS setting. This code executes in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other script-based attacks. The impact is limited by the requirement of admin privileges to inject the payload.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and avoid using the customCss field for untrusted input. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any official patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-06T16:47:17.187Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b36fc22f860ef9434ef2f8
Added to database: 3/13/2026, 2:00:34 AM
Last enriched: 5/24/2026, 6:05:25 AM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 2:23:44 PM
Views: 130
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