CVE-2026-1398
CSRF in Change WP URL Plugin Allows Unauthorized Login URL Change
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| change_wp_url | change_wp_url | to 1.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-352 | The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Change WP URL plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 1.0). It occurs because the plugin lacks proper nonce validation on the 'change-wp-url' page, allowing an attacker to trick a site administrator into performing an unwanted action, such as changing the WordPress login URL, by sending a forged request.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to change the WordPress login URL without authentication by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link. This could lead to confusion or disruption in accessing the admin area, potentially facilitating further attacks or unauthorized access attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update the Change WP URL plugin to a version later than 1.0 where the nonce validation issue is fixed. Additionally, ensure that site administrators are cautious about clicking on untrusted links to avoid CSRF attacks.