CVE-2019-12826: A Cross-Site-Request-Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in widget_logic.php in the 2by2host Widget Logic plugin befo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-12826?

widget logic: upgrade to 5.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-12826 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12826 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-12826 affect?

CVE-2019-12826 affects widget logic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A Cross-Site-Request-Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in widget_logic.php in the 2by2host Widget Logic plugin before 5.10.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute PHP code via snippets (that are attached to widgets and then eval'd to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-12826?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-12826 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting widget logic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site-Request-Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in widget_logic.php in the 2by2host Widget Logic plugin before 5.10.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute PHP code via snippets (that are attached to widgets and then eval'd to dynamically determine their visibility) by crafting a malicious POST request that tricks administrators into adding the code.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wpchef

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-01 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpchef widget logic UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.10.2

Fixed in: 5.10.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy widget-logic || rpm -q widget-logic || widget-logic --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.10.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade widget-logic

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade widget-logic

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-12826?

widget logic: upgrade to 5.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12826 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12826 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-12826 affect?

CVE-2019-12826 affects widget logic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A Cross-Site-Request-Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in widget_logic.php in the 2by2host Widget Logic plugin before 5.10.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute PHP code via snippets (that are attached to widgets and then eval'd to

How urgent is CVE-2019-12826?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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