CVE-2023-5884

Name: CVE-2023-5884
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-04T22:15:08.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5884 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Word Balloon WordPress plugin before 4.20.3 does not protect some of its actions against CSRF attacks, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to trick a logged in user to delete arbitrary avatars by clicking a link.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Word Balloon WordPress plugin before 4.20.3 does not protect some of its actions against CSRF attacks, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to trick a logged in user to delete arbitrary avatars by clicking a link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Back2nature	Word Balloon	< 4.20.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f4a7937c-6f4b-49dd-b88a-67ebe718ad19Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f4a7937c-6f4b-49dd-b88a-67ebe718ad19Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5884?

How severe is CVE-2023-5884?

CVE-2023-5884 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5884?

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-2023-5884?

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Source: NVD / NIST