CVE-2023-45269

Name: CVE-2023-45269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-13T16:15:12.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45269 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in David Cole Simple SEO plugin <= 2.0.25 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in David Cole Simple SEO plugin <= 2.0.25 versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Coleds	Simple Seo	< 2.0.26

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45269?

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in David Cole Simple SEO plugin <= 2.0.25 versions.

How severe is CVE-2023-45269?

CVE-2023-45269 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45269?

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-2023-45269?

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Source: NVD / NIST