Security Alert Summary
The TITLE ANIMATOR plugin for WordPress contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 1.0. The plugin’s settings page form handler in inc/settings-page.php lacks nonce validation, which could allow an attacker to cause an administrator to unknowingly modify plugin settings via a crafted request.
CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2026-1082
- Affected component: TITLE ANIMATOR plugin for WordPress
- Affected versions: All versions up to, and including, 1.0
- Published: February 7, 2026 at 09:15:59 AM (UTC)
- Last modified: February 7, 2026 at 09:15:59 AM (UTC)
- CVSS v3.1: Base Score 4.3, Severity MEDIUM
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- User Interaction: REQUIRED
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: NONE
- Integrity Impact: LOW
- Availability Impact: NONE
- Authentication / Privileges: No authentication required for the attacker; an administrator must interact (e.g., click a link) for the attack to succeed.
- CWE / Weakness: CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
Technical Details
The vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) caused by missing nonce validation on the settings page form handler implemented in inc/settings-page.php. Because the form handler does not verify a valid WordPress nonce, a crafted request can be accepted by the handler when an administrator or another user with sufficient privileges performs the required action (user interaction is required).
The practical effect is that an attacker who can trick an administrative user into visiting a specially crafted URL or clicking a link can cause the plugin’s configuration values to be changed without the administrator’s intention. The description does not name specific functions or REST endpoints beyond the referenced file; the issue is a missing nonce check in the settings form processing code.
How This Could Impact Your Website
Consider a site with a site owner, internal staff who manage content, and an external contractor who occasionally assists with configuration. An attacker could send a link via email or a messaging channel that appears benign. If an administrator or another user with the necessary access clicks the link while logged into the site, the attacker could cause changes to the plugin’s settings without valid consent.
Because the CVSS metrics indicate a confidentiality impact of NONE and an integrity impact of LOW, the realistic consequence is unauthorized modification of the plugin’s configuration rather than disclosure of sensitive data or site-wide downtime. Changes might alter how titles are displayed or enable/disable plugin features, which could affect site appearance or behavior.
professional review — If you’re unsure whether your site is affected or how to assess your current user roles and plugins, it may be worth having a professional review.
Recommended Actions
- Update the affected plugin as soon as a patched version is available.
- Review and reduce unnecessary user roles, especially contributors and administrators.
- Enforce strong passwords and two-factor authentication for editors and administrators.
- Remove unused or unmaintained plugins from your site.
- Monitor site activity and logs for unusual behavior, particularly changes to plugin settings or unexpected configuration updates.
If you’d like help reviewing your plugins, user roles, or overall WordPress security posture, our team at Freshy is happy to help.
