CVE-2023-6197

Name: CVE-2023-6197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-20T15:15:10.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6197 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Audio Merchant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the audio_merchant_save_settings function. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Audio Merchant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the audio_merchant_save_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Myaudiomerchant	Audio Merchant	<= 5.0.4

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/audio-merchant/trunk/audio-merchant.php#L951Release Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7911337-57fa-4268-8366-d37ff13fae86?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/audio-merchant/trunk/audio-merchant.php#L951Release Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7911337-57fa-4268-8366-d37ff13fae86?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6197?

How severe is CVE-2023-6197?

CVE-2023-6197 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6197?

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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Source: NVD / NIST