CVE-2026-8906
No known patch is available for this vulnerability.
The affected plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory, and no patched version is being distributed through the official directory. If you have the affected software installed, you should uninstall or replace it rather than wait for an update.
Description
The WP Promoter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Affected products
2<=1.3+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=1.3
- (no CPE)range: <=1.3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-promoter/tags/1.3/admin-wp-promoter.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-promoter/tags/1.3/admin-wp-promoter.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-promoter/tags/1.3/admin-wp-promoter.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-promoter/tags/1.3/admin-wp-promoter.phpnvd
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8451fe09-4280-49ef-b088-698cbf40b86bnvd
News mentions
1- Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (May 25, 2026 to May 31, 2026)Wordfence Blog · Jun 4, 2026