WP Engine PHP Compatibility Checker Plugin Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the WP Engine PHP Compatibility Checker plugin for WordPress, affecting versions 1.5.2 and prior. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick users with higher privileges into performing actions they did not intend to.

Impact

Exploitation could enable attackers to force users with higher privileges to execute unintended actions, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or updates.

Remediation

Users of the WP Engine PHP Compatibility Checker plugin should update to version 1.6.0 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: May 15, 2026, 8:35 AM
Updated: May 15, 2026, 8:35 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
3.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
6.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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