CVE-2022-50955 Details
Description
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.
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Plugin Curtain version 1.0.2. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the site's maintenance mode by sending crafted requests. Exploitation involves tricking authenticated administrators into submitting these forged requests to the options-general.php page, using specific curtain parameters to toggle maintenance mode. The vulnerability arises from the absence of proper nonce validation, which is crucial for verifying the authenticity of requests.
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Assessed May 10, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/curtain/ | [email protected] | Not ApplicableVendor |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50842 | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-curtain-cross-site-request-forgery | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleExploit |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-352 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WordPress Plugin Curtain | <= 1.0.2 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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