What the vulnerability does
01Description
The LJ comments import: reloaded plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via PHP_SELF Parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.97.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. The vulnerability arises specifically because PHP_SELF includes attacker-controllable PATH_INFO appended to the script name, and there are two distinct unsanitized echo points for this value in the same function.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
LJ comments import: reloaded versions up to 0.97.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data. Update to a version newer than 0.97.1.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; site reputation and user trust may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious payload; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 20, 2026
CVE published
May 20, 2026
Record updated
