CVE-2026-15032
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Comments WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-07

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Comments WordPress plugin before 7.6.60 does not properly escape a user-supplied URL before outputting it inside an HTML attribute, allowing unauthenticated users to store a Cross-Site Scripting payload that executes in the browser of any user, including administrators, who views the affected content.

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Published
2026-08-07
Last Modified
2026-08-07
Generated
2026-08-07
AI Q&A
2026-08-07
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-15032
EUVD
EUVD-2026-54378

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpdiscuz wpdiscuz 7.6.60

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Comments WordPress plugin (wpDiscuz) before version 7.6.60. It occurs because user-supplied URLs are not properly escaped before being output in HTML attributes. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are stored on the site and executed when other users, including administrators, view the affected content.

Detection Guidance

Check if your WordPress site uses the wpDiscuz plugin and verify its version. If it is below 7.6.60, the site is vulnerable. You can inspect the plugin version in the WordPress admin panel under Plugins.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive user data like cookies or session tokens, perform actions on behalf of users, or deface the website. Since the payload is stored, it affects all visitors viewing the compromised content, including administrators. The high CVSS score of 8.8 indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection. Organizations may face fines or penalties if they fail to address this flaw, as it compromises the confidentiality and integrity of user information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the wpDiscuz plugin to version 7.6.60 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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