CVE-2026-8940
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 Meta Sort Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the top-level included script in msp-options.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the plugin's msp_loop_file and msp_nav_location settings via a forged request 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<=0.9+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=0.9
- (no CPE)range: <=0.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-meta-sort-posts/trunk/msp-options.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-meta-sort-posts/trunk/msp-options.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-meta-sort-posts/trunk/msp-options.phpnvd
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-meta-sort-posts/trunk/wp-meta-sort-posts.phpnvd
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/06efa097-38dc-4499-b163-7a6254b25f72nvd
News mentions
1- Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (June 8, 2026 to June 14, 2026)Wordfence Blog · Jun 18, 2026