CVE-2026-8624
LJ comments import: reloaded <= 0.97.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via PHP_SELF Parameter
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 20, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 20, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the LJ comments import plugin to version 0.97.2 or later.
- Sanitize and escape all user inputs.
- Avoid using PHP_SELF with user-controlled data.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lj-comments-import-reloaded/trunk/lj_comments_import.php#L129 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lj-comments-import-reloaded/trunk/lj_comments_import.php#L161 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0f09cb59-dbbb-48a3-aeac-377f6ec87b88?source=cve