Description
The CDN Linker lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ossdl_off_options() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings — including the CDN URL used to rewrite all static asset references on the site — via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Published: 2026-05-27
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The CDN Linker lite plugin for WordPress contains a missing or incorrect nonce validation in the ossdl_off_options() function. This flaw allows attackers to perform Cross‑Site Request Forgery against unauthenticated users who have administrator privileges. By sending a forged request, an attacker can change the plugin’s configuration, most notably the CDN URL that rewrites all static asset references on the site, thereby potentially redirecting traffic to malicious resources or causing a break in asset delivery.

Affected Systems

This vulnerability affects all installations of the CDN Linker lite plugin version 1.3.1 or earlier on WordPress sites. Any site that has plugged in the CVE‑affected version and relies on it for static asset rewriting is at risk until the plugin is updated.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a moderate severity. No EPSS data is available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is most likely social engineering where an attacker hosts a malicious link that an administrator clicks while logged into WordPress. Successful exploitation requires the target to be an administrator with the ability to update plugin settings, and the attacker can then modify the CDN URL without any authentication beyond the nonce check.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 27, 2026 at 07:39 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade CDN Linker lite to the latest version that implements proper nonce validation
  • If a patch is not yet available, block or validate all requests to ossdl_off_options() that do not contain a valid nonce by adding custom code or a security filter
  • Confirm that only trusted administrators have the capability to modify plugin settings and review admin accounts for least privilege

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 27, 2026 at 07:39 UTC.

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History

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 27 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wmark
Wmark cdn Linker Lite
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Wmark
Wmark cdn Linker Lite
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The CDN Linker lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ossdl_off_options() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings — including the CDN URL used to rewrite all static asset references on the site — via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Title CDN Linker lite <= 1.3.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Update
Weaknesses CWE-352
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

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Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-27T10:37:30.063Z

Reserved: 2026-05-19T12:05:08.546Z

Link: CVE-2026-8941

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Updated: 2026-05-27T10:37:25.501Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-05-27T07:16:18.687

Modified: 2026-05-27T07:16:18.687

Link: CVE-2026-8941

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-05-27T10:07:30Z

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