CVE-2026-0722
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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2Description
The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 21.0.8. This is due to the plugin allowing nonce verification to be bypassed via user-supplied parameter in the 'isNonceVerifyRequired' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute SQL injection attacks, extracting sensitive information from the database, via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Analysis
The Shield Security plugin for WordPress versions up to 21.0.8 contains a CSRF vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass nonce verification through a manipulated parameter, enabling SQL injection attacks to extract database contents. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by tricking a site administrator into clicking a malicious link, potentially compromising sensitive information stored in the WordPress database. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate input sanitization for user-controlled parameters.
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