Vulnerability Description
The Remove NoFollow Commenter URL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the gmz_comment_settings_save function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's comment-display setting via a forged request 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-nofollow-commenter-link/tags/1
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/remove-nofollow-commenter-link/tags/1
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/remove-nofollow-commenter-link/tags/1
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c47e170f-f51e-400a-97f
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-9730?
CVE-2026-9730 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Remove NoFollow Commenter URL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on th...
How severe is CVE-2026-9730?
CVE-2026-9730 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-2026-9730?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.