CVE-2016-20083 Details
Description
WordPress More Fields Plugin 2.1 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions by disabling CSRF token validation. Attackers can craft malicious web pages that trick logged-in administrators into adding or deleting custom fields and boxes on the Write/Edit page via POST and GET requests to the options-general.php endpoint.
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress More Fields Plugin version 2.1. This vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions by disabling CSRF token validation. Exploitation involves crafting malicious web pages that deceive logged-in administrators into adding or deleting custom fields and boxes on the Write/Edit page. This is achieved through POST and GET requests to the options-general.php endpoint.
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Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/more-fields | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39507 | [email protected] | Broken LinkExploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-more-fields-plugin-cross-site-request-forgery | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundle |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-352 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WordPress More Fields | <= 2.1 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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