What the vulnerability does
01Description
The NewsBlogger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 0.2.5.6 to 0.2.6.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This is due to a reverted fix of CVE-2025-1305.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
NewsBlogger versions 0.2.5.6 through 0.2.6.1 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without the admin's knowledge or consent. This can lead to unauthorized changes, data modification, or account compromise.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Perform unauthorized actions on the site by tricking a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can modify site content, settings, or user accounts if they trick an admin into clicking a malicious link.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site admin must be logged in and visit a page controlled by the attacker (e.g., via a phishing link).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 19, 2026
CVE published
February 19, 2026
Record updated
