CVE-2023-4281

Public Exploit

Activity Log < 2.8.8 - IP Spoofing

Description

This Activity Log WordPress plugin before 2.8.8 retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headers, allowing an attacker to manipulate its value. This may be used to hide the source of malicious traffic.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.75% Top 20%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Activity Log

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f5ea6c8a-6b07-4263-a1be-dd033f078d49	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4281?: CVE-2023-4281 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4281?: To fix CVE-2023-4281, 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-2023-4281 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-4281 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4281?: CVE-2023-4281 affects Unknown Activity Log.

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