[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #65054: $_GET['pagenow'] and $_GET['widget'] unsanitized in dashboard AJAX handler

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Tue Apr 21 02:49:42 UTC 2026


#65054: $_GET['pagenow'] and $_GET['widget'] unsanitized in dashboard AJAX handler
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 Reporter:  rajeshcp                             |       Owner:  rajeshcp
     Type:  defect (bug)                         |      Status:  assigned
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  Awaiting
                                                 |  Review
Component:  Security                             |     Version:  trunk
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-testing has-test-    |     Focuses:
  info                                           |
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Comment (by liaison):

 Understood.

 The goal of this report is simply to provide test evidence for @rajeshcp's
 patch, ensuring consistent sanitization across AJAX handlers as a best
 practice. I will keep the HackerOne process in mind for any future
 security-related findings.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/65054#comment:6>
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