CVE-2026-22182 Details
Description
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains an unauthenticated denial of service vulnerability that allows anonymous users to trigger mass notification emails by exploiting the checkNotificationType() function. Attackers can repeatedly call the wpdiscuz-ajax.php endpoint with arbitrary postId and comment_id parameters to flood subscribers with notifications, as the handler lacks nonce verification, authentication checks, and rate limiting.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the wpDiscuz WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 7.6.47. This vulnerability allows anonymous users to flood subscribers with mass notification emails by exploiting the checkNotificationType() function. The issue arises because the wpdiscuz-ajax.php endpoint lacks proper nonce verification, authentication checks, and rate limiting, enabling attackers to repeatedly send notifications by manipulating postId and comment_id parameters.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/ | [email protected] | Product |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developers | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpdiscuz-before-unauthenticated-email-notification-flood-via-wpdchecknotificationtype | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | [email protected] |
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| gvectors wpdiscuz | < 7.6.47 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |