CVE-2026-22203
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 - Options Export Leaks OAuth Secrets in Plaintext
Description
wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows administrators to inadvertently expose OAuth secrets by exporting plugin options as JSON. Attackers can obtain exported files containing plaintext API secrets like fbAppSecret, googleClientSecret, twitterAppSecret, and other social login credentials from support tickets, backups, or version control repositories.
INFO
Published Date :
March 13, 2026, 7:54 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 17, 2026, 8:23 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update wpDiscuz to version 7.6.47 or later.
- Remove any exposed OAuth secrets from public locations.
- Review and secure all plugin option exports.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-22203.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/ | Product |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developers | Product Release Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpdiscuz-before-options-export-leaks-oauth-secrets-in-plaintext | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpdiscuz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.6.47 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developers Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpdiscuz-before-options-export-leaks-oauth-secrets-in-plaintext Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows administrators to inadvertently expose OAuth secrets by exporting plugin options as JSON. Attackers can obtain exported files containing plaintext API secrets like fbAppSecret, googleClientSecret, twitterAppSecret, and other social login credentials from support tickets, backups, or version control repositories. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-200 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/ Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developers Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpdiscuz-before-options-export-leaks-oauth-secrets-in-plaintext