Vulnerability Description
The Zawgyi Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the zawgyi_adminpage function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's zawgyi_forceCSS setting by submitting a forged POST request to options-general.php?page=zawgyi_embed 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/zawgyi-embed/tags/2.1.1/adminpanel.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/zawgyi-embed/tags/2.1.1/adminpanel.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/zawgyi-embed/trunk/adminpanel.php#L19
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/zawgyi-embed/trunk/adminpanel.php#L22
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86a85e07-8359-441f-abb
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-7616?
CVE-2026-7616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Zawgyi Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the zawgyi_adminp...
How severe is CVE-2026-7616?
CVE-2026-7616 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-2026-7616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.