What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22388?

CVE-2026-22388 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Wordpress Plugin are affected by CVE-2026-22388?

CVE-2026-22388 presents moderate security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.9. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-22388?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

Wordpress Plugin CVE-2026-22388

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-01-22 audit@patchstack.com

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin

5.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 22, 2026 - 17:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP owl-carousel-wp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Owl Carousel WP: from n/a through <= 2.2.2.

AnalysisAI

Stored XSS in Owl Carousel WP through version 2.2.2 allows authenticated users with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that persist in web pages and execute in visitors' browsers. An attacker with administrative access could exploit improper input sanitization to compromise site visitor sessions or steal sensitive data. A patch is not currently available.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP owl-carousel-wp. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP owl-carousel-wp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Owl Carousel WP: from n/a through <= 2.2.2.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP owl-carousel-wp.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.