CVE-2026-91829
Received Received - Intake

Subscribe to Comments Plugin Reflected XSS Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-11

Last updated on: 2026-10-11

Assigner: WPScan

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.

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Published
2026-10-11
Last Modified
2026-10-11
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-91829
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96793

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Unknown Subscribe to Comments 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Subscribe to Comments WordPress plugin versions 2.3.3 and below. It occurs because the plugin does not properly validate the 'ref' parameter before reflecting it into a link target. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this by crafting a malicious URL that injects scripts when clicked by any user, including administrators.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Subscribe to Comments WordPress plugin. If it is version 2.3.3 or below, the system is vulnerable. You can verify the version via the WordPress admin panel under Plugins or by inspecting the plugin files on the server.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could trick you or other users into clicking a malicious link, which would execute arbitrary scripts in your browser. This could lead to session hijacking, stealing cookies, or performing actions on your behalf. Administrators are particularly at risk as they could unknowingly grant elevated access to attackers.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements. For HIPAA, it may expose protected health information if exploited. Organizations must address this to maintain compliance with these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Subscribe to Comments plugin to version 2.3.3 or higher. If updating is not possible, consider disabling or removing the plugin until an update is applied. Monitor network traffic for suspicious URLs containing the 'ref' parameter to identify potential exploitation attempts.

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