CVE-2022-50955: WordPress Plugin Curtain 1.0.2 Cross-site Request Forgery

Published May 10, 2026

Updated

WordPress Plugin Curtain 1.0.2 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to activate or deactivate site maintenance mode by crafting malicious requests. Attackers can trick authenticated administrators into submitting forged requests to the options-general.php page with curtain parameters to toggle maintenance mode without valid nonce validation.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress Curtain (WordPress plugin)=1.0.2

Event History

May 10, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:12 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:12 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Nov 15, 58325

Event

via NVD·12:17 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50955?

The severity of CVE-2022-50955 is considered medium due to its potential impact on WordPress site functionality.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50955?

To fix CVE-2022-50955, update the WordPress Plugin Curtain to version 1.0.3 or later, which addresses the cross-site request forgery vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2022-50955 have on my WordPress site?

CVE-2022-50955 allows attackers to manipulate site maintenance mode, potentially disrupting normal site operations.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-50955?

Any WordPress site using the Curtain plugin version 1.0.2 is vulnerable to CVE-2022-50955.

Is CVE-2022-50955 exploitable without authentication?

CVE-2022-50955 requires an authenticated administrator to be tricked into making a malicious request, making it dependent on user action.

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