The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1
Description
The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1
AI Analyst Comment
Remediation
Update WordPress plugin/theme to the latest version. Review WordPress security settings and remove if no longer needed.
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VENDOR: WordPress
PRODUCT: WP Editor
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: benjaminprojas WP Editor: 0 through 1.2.9.2
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: patch, exploit_status
CREDITS: Jack Pas (finder)
SOURCES_JSON: [{"url":"https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b1bc4a87-d5de-4d66-9cc5-802ef11f886c?source=cve","name":null,"tags":[]},{"url":"https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-editor/trunk/classes/WPEditorPlugins.php#L60","name":null,"tags":[]},{"url":"https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-editor/trunk/classes/WPEditorThemes.php#L103","name":null,"tags":[]},{"url":"https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3480577/","name":null,"tags":[]}]
PROFILE: daily@50ba49e8b7aa
MODEL: gemini-3.5-flash-lite
GENERATED: 2026-08-29T11:56:56.965Z
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Description Summary:
The WP Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to arbitrary file overwrite.
Executive Summary:
A Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the WP Editor plugin for WordPress up to version 1.2.9.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to overwrite arbitrary PHP files and achieve remote code execution by tricking an administrator.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-3772
Affected Software: WordPress WP Editor
Affected Versions: benjaminprojas WP Editor: 0 through 1.2.9.2
Vulnerability: This is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CWE-352) flaw caused by missing nonce verification in the add_plugins_page and add_themes_page functions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trigger actions via a forged request requiring user interaction.
Business Impact
A successful exploit allows malicious actors to overwrite core plugin and theme files with arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to total system compromise, data theft, and site downtime. The high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the severity of potential total technical impact, which can severely damage organizational reputation and disrupt business operations.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Monitor the vendor advisory for patch availability and update the WP Editor plugin immediately once a fixed version is released, or deactivate the plugin if no longer needed.
Proactive Monitoring: Review web server access logs for anomalous requests targeting administrative endpoints and monitor file integrity for unauthorized modifications to PHP files.
Compensating Controls: Implement a Web Application Firewall with strict CSRF protection rules and enforce administrative multi-factor authentication to reduce the likelihood of successful social engineering attacks.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: Unknown
Analyst Notes: As of May 3, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. While exploitation requires user interaction via social engineering, the absence of nonce verification creates a high-risk vector for remote code execution.
Analyst Recommendation
Given the high CVSS score and the severe impact of arbitrary file overwrites, administrators must treat this vulnerability with urgency. Disable or remove the WP Editor plugin immediately until a secure update is officially provided by the vendor.