CVE-2026-91829: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Subscribe to Comments
Description
The Subscribe to Comments WordPress plugin before 2.3.3 does not properly validate a parameter before reflecting it into a link target, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via a crafted URL against anyone who clicks it, including administrators.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Subscribe to Comments
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Subscribe to Comments WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.3.3 contain a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79). This occurs because the plugin does not properly validate input parameters before reflecting them into a link target. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious URL that, when clicked by any user including administrators, executes arbitrary script code in their browser context.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session. This can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, or other malicious activities within the scope of the affected site user. The vulnerability affects any user who clicks the crafted URL, including privileged users such as administrators.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version of the Subscribe to Comments plugin (2.3.3 or later) addresses this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to version 2.3.3 or newer to remediate the issue. Since no official patch link was provided, users should verify the update availability from the official plugin repository or vendor site. Until updated, avoid clicking suspicious URLs related to the plugin.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-15T08:14:17.296Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acb2de72cdf04f656b78dc9
Added to database: 10/11/2026, 06:34:15 UTC
Last enriched: 10/11/2026, 06:48:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 21:33:30 UTC
Views: 21
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