Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2026-7615

Widget Context <= 1.3.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update via 'wl' Parameter

The Widget Context plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the save_widget_context_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify widget visibility context settings stored in the WordPress options table via a forged POST request to /wp-admin/widgets.php via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-7615 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Cross-Site Request Forgery issue affecting the Plugin Widget Context. It affects Versions up to 1.3.3 and is fixed in 1.4.0.

Published
May 21, 2026
Last Updated
May 21, 2026
Slug
widget-context
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.4.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-7615 is tracked for the Plugin Widget Context as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.3.3. Update Widget Context to 1.4.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Cross-Site Request Forgery
Primary Fixed Version
1.4.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.3.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-7615
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Identifier strength
CVE-2026-7615

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Version evidence
Versions up to 1.3.3

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
1.4.0

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Source coverage
1 reference

External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.

Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

Use these checks when converting this record into a patch ticket, incident note, or risk acceptance decision.

Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 1.3.3.

Step 2

Confirm Widget Context is updated to 1.4.0 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
widget-context View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-7615
Patched Versions
1.4.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.3.3
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