Vulnerability Description
The Remove meta boxes per user role plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.01. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'remove-meta-boxes-per-user-role' page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or reset the plugin's per-role meta box visibility 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/remove-meta-boxes-per-user-role/tags/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/remove-meta-boxes-per-user-role/tags/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/remove-meta-boxes-per-user-role/tags/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/remove-meta-boxes-per-user-role/trunk
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/remove-meta-boxes-per-user-role/trunk
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/remove-meta-boxes-per-user-role/trunk
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e456b08d-ccb9-40b8-9c3
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8422?
CVE-2026-8422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Remove meta boxes per user role plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.01. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on...
How severe is CVE-2026-8422?
CVE-2026-8422 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-2026-8422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.