CVE-2026-39617
Cross-Site Request Forgery in Bluestreet
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| priyanshumittal | bluestreet | to 1.7.3 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate mitigation is to remove and replace the vulnerable Bluestreet theme version 1.7.3 or earlier.
Deactivating the theme alone does not eliminate the threat unless a mitigation rule from Patchstack is applied.
Patchstack offers rapid mitigation solutions that can be applied to protect affected sites until a permanent fix or patch is available.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-39617 is a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability found in the WordPress Bluestreet Theme versions up to and including 1.7.3.
This vulnerability allows attackers to trick users with higher privileges into performing unwanted actions while they are authenticated. This can happen if the privileged user clicks on malicious links, visits crafted web pages, or submits malicious forms.
Although the attack requires user interaction and the involvement of a privileged user, it poses a significant risk due to its high severity and potential for widespread exploitation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions being executed on your website by attackers exploiting the trust of privileged users.
Because it targets privileged users, attackers could potentially perform administrative actions without consent, which might include installing plugins or changing settings.
The high CVSS score of 9.6 indicates a critical impact, meaning it could be used in mass exploitation campaigns affecting many websites regardless of their popularity or traffic.
Mitigation requires removing or replacing the vulnerable theme or applying specific mitigation rules, as simply deactivating the theme does not eliminate the threat.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The CVE-2026-39617 vulnerability is a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue that allows attackers to trick privileged users into executing unwanted actions. This can lead to unauthorized changes or actions within affected websites.
Such unauthorized actions could potentially lead to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information, which may impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR or HIPAA that require protection of personal and sensitive data.
However, the provided information does not explicitly mention the direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with these regulations.