What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WordPress Menu Plugin — Superfly Responsive Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.29. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ajax_handle_delete_icons() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Please not the CSRF was patched in 5.0.28, however, adequate directory traversal protection wasn't introduced until 5.0.30.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Superfly Responsive Menu plugin for WordPress versions 5.0.29 and earlier contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can trick a logged-in site administrator into performing unwanted actions, such as modifying menu settings or plugin configuration, by crafting a malicious link or page. The vulnerability requires the admin to click the link while logged in. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Trick a logged-in admin into changing menu settings or plugin configuration without their knowledge.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can modify your site's menu structure and plugin settings if an admin visits a malicious page while logged in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin must be logged in and click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 2, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
