CVE-2023-0502
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2023-0502 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP News WordPress plugin through 1.1.9 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP News WordPress plugin through 1.1.9 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hasthemes | Wp News | <= 1.1.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c959f4ce-b6ea-4aee-9a98-aa98d2a62138Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c959f4ce-b6ea-4aee-9a98-aa98d2a62138Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-0502?
The WP News WordPress plugin through 1.1.9 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2023-0502?
CVE-2023-0502 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0502?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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