CVE-2023-4209

Name: CVE-2023-4209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-30T15:15:10.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4209 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The POEditor WordPress plugin before 0.9.8 does not have CSRF checks in various places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins perform unwanted actions, such as reset the plugin's settings and update its API key via CSRF attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The POEditor WordPress plugin before 0.9.8 does not have CSRF checks in various places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins perform unwanted actions, such as reset the plugin's settings and update its API key via CSRF attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Poeditor	Poeditor	< 0.9.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b2c6fa7d-1b0f-444b-8ca5-8c1c06cea1d9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b2c6fa7d-1b0f-444b-8ca5-8c1c06cea1d9Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4209?

How severe is CVE-2023-4209?

CVE-2023-4209 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4209?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-4209?

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Source: NVD / NIST