EIP-2026-113552

PRE-CVE

WordPress Plugin Akismet - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-113552. PoCs published by Tapco Security.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PHP script exploits a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Akismet plugin for WordPress by sending a crafted HTTP POST request to 'legacy.php'. The payload injects a malicious script tag via URL-encoded input, demonstrating the vulnerability.

Description

WordPress Plugin Akismet - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Tapco Security · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37902

This PHP script exploits a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Akismet plugin for WordPress by sending a crafted HTTP POST request to 'legacy.php'. The payload injects a malicious script tag via URL-encoded input, demonstrating the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Akismet plugin for WordPress (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have the Akismet plugin installed with the vulnerable 'legacy.php' endpoint accessible
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026