CVE-2026-22520 HIGH

CVE-2026-22520: WordPress Handmade Framework plugin <= 3.9 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor G5Theme
Product Handmade Framework
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 25, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in G5Theme Handmade Framework handmade-framework allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Handmade Framework: from n/a through <= 3.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Handmade Framework versions 3.9 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the framework up to version 3.9.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 25, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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