Vulnerability Description
The Keybase.io Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to missing nonce validation when updating plugin settings. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the Keybase verification text 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/wp-keybase-verification/tags/1.4.5/ad
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-keybase-verification/trunk/admin/c
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4bbf55eb-7738-4c52-ac9
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-1072?
CVE-2026-1072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Keybase.io Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This is due to missing nonce validation when updating plugin s...
How severe is CVE-2026-1072?
CVE-2026-1072 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-2026-1072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.