Cross-Site Request Forgery in DX Sources Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-6700

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Dx Sources
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-6700?

The DX Sources plugin for WordPress faces a critical vulnerability due to inadequate nonce validation in the settings_page_build function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to manipulate logged-in administrators into executing malicious actions, potentially altering plugin settings through deceptive tactics such as phishing links. Website owners should be aware of this vulnerability in all versions up to and including 2.0.1 and take necessary steps to mitigate the risks.

Affected Version(s)

DX Sources 0 <= 2.0.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dx-sources/tru...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dx-sources/tag...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhammad Afnaan
.