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Vulnerability Database/CVE-2026-39641

CVE-2026-39641: Skywarrior Blackfyre CSRF Vulnerability

CVE-2026-39641 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw in Skywarrior Blackfyre that enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users. This article covers technical details, affected versions, and mitigation.

Published: April 9, 2026

CVE-2026-39641 Overview

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the Skywarrior Blackfyre WordPress theme. This security flaw allows attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions on a website running the vulnerable theme. When exploited, malicious actors can forge requests that appear to originate from legitimate users, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications of site content, settings, or user data.

Critical Impact

Attackers can exploit this CSRF vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated WordPress administrators, potentially compromising website integrity and user trust.

Affected Products

  • Skywarrior Blackfyre WordPress Theme versions up to and including 2.5.4

Discovery Timeline

  • 2026-04-08 - CVE CVE-2026-39641 published to NVD
  • 2026-04-09 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-39641

Vulnerability Analysis

This Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability exists in the Blackfyre WordPress theme due to insufficient validation of request authenticity. WordPress themes that implement administrative functionality or form processing must verify that incoming requests originate from legitimate user actions rather than forged requests from external sources. The Blackfyre theme fails to properly implement CSRF protection mechanisms, specifically missing or improperly validating nonce tokens that WordPress provides for this purpose.

When a user with administrative privileges visits a malicious webpage while logged into their WordPress site, an attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute state-changing requests. These could include modifying theme settings, altering site configurations, or potentially injecting malicious content into the website.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the absence of proper CSRF token validation (WordPress nonces) in the theme's form processing and AJAX handling functions. WordPress provides the wp_nonce_field() and wp_verify_nonce() functions specifically to prevent CSRF attacks, but the Blackfyre theme does not adequately implement these protections for sensitive operations. This allows attackers to craft malicious requests that bypass the typical same-origin policy protections.

Attack Vector

The attack is network-based and requires user interaction to succeed. An attacker must convince an authenticated WordPress administrator to visit a malicious webpage or click a crafted link while they have an active session on the targeted WordPress site. The malicious page contains hidden forms or JavaScript that automatically submits forged requests to the vulnerable WordPress installation.

The attack typically involves:

  1. The attacker identifies a WordPress site running Blackfyre theme version 2.5.4 or earlier
  2. A malicious webpage is crafted containing hidden forms targeting vulnerable theme endpoints
  3. The victim administrator is lured to visit this malicious page while logged into WordPress
  4. The browser automatically includes the victim's session cookies with the forged request
  5. The vulnerable theme processes the request as legitimate, executing the attacker's intended action

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-39641

Indicators of Compromise

  • Unexpected changes to WordPress theme settings without administrator action
  • Suspicious entries in WordPress access logs showing POST requests to theme endpoints from external referrers
  • Modifications to site content or configurations that administrators did not authorize
  • Reports from users of unusual site behavior following visits to external websites

Detection Strategies

  • Monitor WordPress access logs for POST requests to theme-specific endpoints with suspicious or external referrer headers
  • Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block requests lacking proper CSRF tokens
  • Review audit logs for administrative actions that don't correlate with legitimate admin activity
  • Deploy endpoint detection solutions to identify malicious webpage patterns targeting your WordPress installations

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Enable comprehensive WordPress activity logging plugins to track all administrative changes
  • Configure real-time alerts for theme setting modifications
  • Implement SentinelOne's Singularity platform to monitor for suspicious web request patterns on servers hosting WordPress
  • Regularly audit theme configurations for unauthorized changes

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-39641

Immediate Actions Required

  • Update the Blackfyre WordPress theme to a patched version when available from Skywarrior
  • Consider temporarily deactivating the Blackfyre theme and switching to a secure alternative until a patch is released
  • Implement additional CSRF protection at the web server or WAF level
  • Educate administrators about the risks of visiting untrusted websites while logged into WordPress

Patch Information

Consult the Patchstack vulnerability database for the latest patch status and remediation guidance from the theme developer. Users should update to a version higher than 2.5.4 when a security patch becomes available.

Workarounds

  • Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with CSRF protection rules enabled
  • Restrict administrative WordPress access to specific IP addresses or VPN connections
  • Use browser extensions that block automatic form submissions from untrusted domains
  • Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit form submission targets
bash
# Apache .htaccess configuration to add referrer checking for theme endpoints
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_METHOD} POST
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^https?://(www\.)?yourdomain\.com [NC]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} /wp-content/themes/blackfyre/ [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
</IfModule>

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

  • Vulnerability Details
  • TypeCSRF

  • Vendor/TechBlackfyre

  • SeverityMEDIUM

  • CVSS Score6.5

  • EPSS Probability0.01%

  • Known ExploitedNo
  • CVSS Vector
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
  • Impact Assessment
  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityNone
  • CWE References
  • CWE-352
  • Technical References
  • Patchstack WordPress Vulnerability
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