Vulnerability Description
The Alex User Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.0. This is due to missing nonce validation on the alex_user_counter_function() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-counter/tags/6.0/user-counter.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-counter/trunk/user-counter.php#L
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1a5ef5b3-2900-44f0-9e1
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-1070?
CVE-2026-1070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Alex User Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.0. This is due to missing nonce validation on the alex_user_counter_funct...
How severe is CVE-2026-1070?
CVE-2026-1070 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-1070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.