CVE-2026-22204 Details
Description
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains an email header injection vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate mail recipients by injecting malicious data into the comment_author_email cookie. Attackers can craft a malicious cookie value that, when processed through urldecode() and passed to wp_mail() functions, enables header injection to alter email recipients or inject additional headers.
An email header injection vulnerability has been identified in wpDiscuz versions prior to 7.6.47. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate email recipients by injecting malicious data into the comment_author_email cookie. When the crafted cookie value is processed through urldecode() and passed to the wp_mail() function, it enables header injection that can alter email recipients or inject additional headers.
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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-unsanitized-cookie-email-used-as-wp-mail-recipient | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-Other | Weakness Not in a Standard CWE Category | [email protected] |
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [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] |