Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | Severity: Medium (5.5/10.0) No EPSS data available yet Network-accessible attack vector — remote exploitation possible Scope changed: exploitation can impact resources beyond the vulnerable component Patch is available — prioritize updating to the fixed version |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Exploitation of this medium-severity vulnerability could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 13, 2026
Medium severity vulnerability in wpDiscuz (WordPress plugin). 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.
RemediationAI
Patches available:
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developers
Update to the latest patched version as soon as possible.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in euvd
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Vulnerability Type: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79) CVSS 3.1: 5.5/10.0 — Attack Vector: Network | Complexity: Low | Privileges Required: High | User Interaction: None Attack Techniques: Xss Source: VulnCheck Cross-site scripting allows injection of malicious scripts that execute in victims' browsers, potentially stealing sessions or credentials.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
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.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-22209, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.1. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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EUVD-2026-11750
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