CVE-2026-82221 WordPress RegistrationMagic plugin <= 6.0.9.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via the RegistrationMagic plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-82221?
CVE-2026-82221 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Metagauss RegistrationMagic, published on 31 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in RegistrationMagic <= 6.0.9.8 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82221?
How do I fix CVE-2026-82221?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-82221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-82221 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfh3-73rq-r627.