CVE-2023-5239
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CVE-2023-5239 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk WordPress plugin before 2.121 retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headers, allowing an attacker to manipulate its value. This may be used to bypass bruteforce protection.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk WordPress plugin before 2.121 retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headers, allowing an attacker to manipulate its value. This may be used to bypass bruteforce protection.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cleantalk | Security \& Malware Scan | <= 2.121 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1d748f91-773b-49d6-8f68-a27d397713c3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1d748f91-773b-49d6-8f68-a27d397713c3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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