CVE-2026-6701 — The addfreespace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to

title: WordPress addfreespace Plugin CSRF - Update Settings
id: scw-2026-05-05-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
  Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-6701 by targeting the addfreespace plugin's AJAX endpoint for saving settings. This CSRF vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings if they can trick an administrator into clicking a malicious link.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-05
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-6701/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|contains:
          - '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'action=addfreespace_save'
      cs-method:
          - 'POST'
  condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

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