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CVE-2026-66681 Jeff Farthing CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-06T15:17:21.473Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-66681 is an unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Theme My Login plugin version 7.1.14 and earlier. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. This type of vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unintended actions on behalf of users without their knowledge or consent. Affected sites should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation. Evidence from Patchstack and NVD indicates a CSRF vulnerability in Theme My Login plugin version 7.1.14 and earlier. Limited details are available on affected products and versions. Defenders should verify the version of Theme My Login plugin installed and review official advisories for mitigation guidance.
- Vendor
- Jeff Farthing
- Product
- Theme My Login
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-06
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-06
Who should care
Administrators and users of WordPress sites with Theme My Login plugin installed should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it. This includes reviewing the plugin version, applying patches or updates provided by the vendor, and implementing compensating controls such as monitoring and exception tracking. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also be aware of this vulnerability and prioritize remediation efforts based on the severity and potential impact on their organization.
Technical summary
CVE-2026-66681 is an unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Theme My Login plugin version 7.1.14 and earlier. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. This type of vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unintended actions on behalf of users without their knowledge or consent. Affected sites should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.
Defensive priority
Medium priority due to CSRF vulnerability in a widely used plugin.
Recommended defensive actions
- Inventory and verify the version of Theme My Login plugin
- Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor
- Implement compensating controls such as monitoring and exception tracking
Evidence notes
Evidence from Patchstack and NVD indicates a CSRF vulnerability in Theme My Login plugin version 7.1.14 and earlier. Limited details are available on affected products and versions. Defenders should verify the version of Theme My Login plugin installed and review official advisories for mitigation guidance. Additional information from vendor sources or security researchers may be necessary to fully understand the vulnerability's impact.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-66681 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66681
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-66681 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66681
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.