How severe is CVE-2026-92579?

CVE-2026-92579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-92579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-92579?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-92579 published?

CVE-2026-92579 was published on 2026-09-16 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

CVE-2026-92579

CVE-2026-92579 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-289.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-289
Published: 2026-09-16
Last modified: 2026-09-22

Description

In AVideo through 29.0, the autoCSRFGuard() function maintains a hardcoded allowlist of exempt basenames tested without directory context, allowing plugin files matching core filenames to inherit CSRF exemptions. The LoginWordPress plugin file login.json.php inherits an exemption and unconditionally logs out authenticated users on cross-site POST requests before validating credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-92579?: In AVideo through 29.0, the autoCSRFGuard() function maintains a hardcoded allowlist of exempt basenames tested without directory context, allowing plugin files matching core filenames to inherit CSRF exemptions. The LoginWordPress plugin file login.json.php inherits an exemption and unconditionally logs out authenticated users on cross-site POST requests before validating credentials.
How severe is CVE-2026-92579?: CVE-2026-92579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-92579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-92579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-92579 published?: CVE-2026-92579 was published on 2026-09-16 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

References

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