CVE-2026-22520: WordPress Handmade Framework plugin <= 3.9 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2026
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in G5Theme Handmade Framework handmade-framework allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Handmade Framework: from n/a through <= 3.9.

Affected Software

1 affected component
G5Theme Handmade Framework<=3.9

Event History

Mar 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2026-22520?

CVE-2026-22520 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the G5Theme Handmade Framework plugin versions up to 3.9.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22520?

CVE-2026-22520 has a high severity rating of 7.1 on the CVSS scale.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-22520?

To fix CVE-2026-22520, you should update the G5Theme Handmade Framework plugin to a version later than 3.9.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-22520?

Any users of the G5Theme Handmade Framework plugin from n/a through version 3.9 are affected by CVE-2026-22520.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-22520 have?

CVE-2026-22520 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser, posing significant security risks.

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