CVE-2023-6520

Description

The WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the send_backup_codes_email function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send emails with arbitrary content to registered users via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator or other registered user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. While a nonce check is present, it is only executed if a nonce is set. By omitting a nonce from the request, the check can be bypassed.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: melapress WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6520?
CVE-2023-6520 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6520?
To fix CVE-2023-6520, 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-2023-6520 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6520 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-2023-6520?
CVE-2023-6520 affects melapress WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress.
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