CVE-2026-6401: Bottom Bar <= 0.1.7 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update

Published May 20, 2026
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Updated

The Bottom Bar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to and including 0.1.7. This is due to missing nonce verification on the plugin's settings update forms handled in bottom-bar-admin.php. None of the three settings forms (main settings, sharing services, restore defaults) include a wp_nonce_field(), and the server-side processing code never calls check_admin_referer() or any equivalent nonce validation before processing POST data and calling update_option(). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trick a logged-in administrator into submitting a crafted request that updates plugin configuration options, such as changing the language, maximum post counts, or enabled sharing services.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wordpress/bottom-bar<=0.1.7

Event History

May 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6401?

CVE-2026-6401 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6401?

To resolve CVE-2026-6401, update the Bottom Bar plugin to a version later than 0.1.7 which includes nonce verification.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-6401?

CVE-2026-6401 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the Bottom Bar plugin.

4

Which versions of Bottom Bar are affected by CVE-2026-6401?

All versions of the Bottom Bar plugin up to and including 0.1.7 are affected by CVE-2026-6401.

5

Is my WordPress site at risk with CVE-2026-6401?

Yes, if you are using Bottom Bar plugin version 0.1.7 or earlier, your WordPress site is at risk for CVE-2026-6401.

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