CVE-2022-50958: WordPress Plugin Jetpack 9.1 Cross Site Scripting via grunion-form-view.php

Published May 10, 2026
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Updated

WordPress Plugin Jetpack 9.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the postid parameter. Attackers can craft URLs to the grunion-form-view.php endpoint with script payloads in the postid parameter to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Automattic Jetpack=9.1

Event History

May 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50958?

CVE-2022-50958 has a high severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-50958?

To fix CVE-2022-50958, update the Jetpack plugin to a version that is newer than 9.1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-50958?

Users of the Automattic Jetpack plugin version 9.1 are affected by CVE-2022-50958.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-50958?

CVE-2022-50958 is classified as a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2022-50958 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-50958 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers through manipulated URLs.

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