Vulnerability Description
The Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.14. This is due to a flawed nonce validation conditional in the 'handle_module_actions' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to toggle plugin modules on or off 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/ultimate-dashboard/trunk/modules/feat
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3479396/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bbcdb70f-77db-48ab-ae2
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-3140?
CVE-2026-3140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.14. This is due to a flawed nonce validation conditional in the 'handl...
How severe is CVE-2026-3140?
CVE-2026-3140 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-2026-3140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.