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CVE-2026-92432 Patreon CVE debrief

The Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 does not validate a user-supplied redirect destination before redirecting, allowing unauthenticated attackers to redirect visitors to an arbitrary external URL through a crafted link. This vulnerability can be used for phishing attacks, and defenders should prioritize verifying the plugin version and ensuring it is updated to 1.10.0 or later. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations with the Patreon plugin, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation.

Vendor
Patreon
Product
Patreon WordPress plugin
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-17
Original CVE updated
2026-10-17
Advisory published
2026-10-17
Advisory updated
2026-10-17

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Patreon plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation. Defenders should verify the plugin version and update to 1.10.0 or later to prevent unauthorized redirects. Additional security measures may be necessary to prevent exploitation.

Why it matters

The Patreon WordPress plugin vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to redirect visitors to arbitrary external URLs, which can be used for phishing attacks. Defenders should prioritize verifying the plugin version and ensuring it is updated to 1.10.0 or later.

  • Potential phishing attacks through crafted links
  • Unauthorized redirects to arbitrary external URLs
  • Defenders should verify plugin version and update to 1.10.0 or later
  • Additional security measures may be necessary to prevent exploitation

Technical summary

The Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 does not validate a user-supplied redirect destination before redirecting, allowing unauthenticated attackers to redirect visitors to an arbitrary external URL through a crafted link. This vulnerability can be used for phishing attacks, and defenders should prioritize verifying the plugin version and ensuring it is updated to 1.10.0 or later. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations with the Patreon plugin, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation. The vulnerability has been reported in the Patreon WordPress plugin before version 1.10.0.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the Patreon WordPress plugin version and ensuring it is updated to 1.10.0 or later to prevent unauthorized redirects.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the Patreon WordPress plugin version and update to 1.10.0 or later
  • Monitor for suspicious redirects and implement additional security measures to prevent phishing attacks
  • Review and update security configurations to prevent unauthorized access
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
  • Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
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Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, with the primary source being the WPScan reference. The vulnerability has been reported in the Patreon WordPress plugin before version 1.10.0. Defenders should verify the plugin version and update to 1.10.0 or later to prevent unauthorized redirects. Additional security measures may be necessary to prevent exploitation.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-92432 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-92432

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-92432 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-92432

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.