CVE-2023-0499

Public Exploit
QuickSwish < 1.1.0 - Arbitrary Plugin Activation via CSRF

Description

The QuickSwish WordPress plugin before 1.1.0 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown QuickSwish
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9342470a-a0ad-4f0b-b95f-7daa39a6362b exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0499?
CVE-2023-0499 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0499?
To fix CVE-2023-0499, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0499 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0499 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0499?
CVE-2023-0499 affects Unknown QuickSwish.
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