CVE-2023-6501

Public Exploit
Splashscreen <= 0.20 - Settings Update via CSRF

Description

The Splashscreen WordPress plugin through 0.20 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

Category

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

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dd19189b-de04-44b6-8ac9-0c32399a8976/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
https://magos-securitas.com/txt/CVE-2023-6501.txt exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6501?
CVE-2023-6501 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6501?
To fix CVE-2023-6501, 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-2023-6501 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6501 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-2023-6501?
CVE-2023-6501 affects Unknown Splashscreen.
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