CVE-2024-12206: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in stylemix Pearl – Header Builder
The WordPress Header Builder Plugin – Pearl plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the stm_header_builder page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary headers via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Pearl – Header Builder plugin for WordPress contains a CSRF vulnerability (CWE-352) due to improper or missing nonce validation on the stm_header_builder page. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to craft requests that, when executed by an authenticated site administrator, can delete arbitrary headers. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 1.3.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to cause an authenticated administrator to delete arbitrary headers via a forged request. This could lead to unintended configuration changes in the header builder settings, potentially impacting site behavior or security posture. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or requests that could trigger header modifications. Monitoring for updates from the vendor or plugin maintainers is recommended.
CVE-2024-12206: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in stylemix Pearl – Header Builder
Description
The WordPress Header Builder Plugin – Pearl plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the stm_header_builder page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary headers via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Technical Analysis
The Pearl – Header Builder plugin for WordPress contains a CSRF vulnerability (CWE-352) due to improper or missing nonce validation on the stm_header_builder page. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to craft requests that, when executed by an authenticated site administrator, can delete arbitrary headers. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 1.3.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details have been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to cause an authenticated administrator to delete arbitrary headers via a forged request. This could lead to unintended configuration changes in the header builder settings, potentially impacting site behavior or security posture. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or requests that could trigger header modifications. Monitoring for updates from the vendor or plugin maintainers is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T17:37:36.187Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e31b7ef31ef0b59784c
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:38:24 PM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 8:35:02 AM
Views: 14
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