CVE-2023-37996

WordPress GTmetrix for WordPress Plugin <= 0.4.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in GTmetrix GTmetrix for WordPress plugin <= 0.4.7 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 0.4.8 or a higher version.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: GTmetrix GTmetrix for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gtmetrix-for-wordpress/wordpress-gtmetrix-for-wordpress-plugin-0-4-7-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37996?
CVE-2023-37996 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37996?
To fix CVE-2023-37996: Update to 0.4.8 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-37996 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37996 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-37996?
CVE-2023-37996 affects GTmetrix GTmetrix for WordPress.
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