CVE-2026-24596
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| marynixie | related_posts_thumbnails_plugin | to 4.3.1 (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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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific detection commands or network/system detection methods provided for this vulnerability. Since it is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress versions up to 4.3.1, detection typically involves verifying the plugin version installed on your WordPress site. You can check the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by inspecting the plugin files. No official detection tools or commands are mentioned. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the WordPress Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin (versions up to 4.3.1). It allows an attacker to trick an authenticated privileged user, such as an administrator, into performing unwanted actions by making them click a malicious link, visit a crafted webpage, or submit a form. Exploitation requires user interaction and administrative privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on your WordPress site by leveraging the privileges of an authenticated administrator. However, the risk is considered minimal due to the low severity, the need for user interaction, and administrative privileges. There is currently no official fix, so monitoring for updates is advised. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available for this CSRF vulnerability in the Related Posts Thumbnails Plugin for WordPress (up to version 4.3.1), immediate mitigation steps include monitoring for updates or mitigations from the plugin developer or security advisories. Additionally, minimize the risk by limiting administrative user exposure to untrusted websites and avoid clicking suspicious links while authenticated as an administrator. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.