CVE-2023-1920 WP Fastest Cache <= 1.1.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via 'wpfc_purgecache_varnish_callback'
Unauthenticated attackers can purge the Varnish cache by tricking administrators into clicking a link due to missing nonce validation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1920?
CVE-2023-1920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in emrevona WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin, published on 6 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wpfc_purgecache_varnish_callback function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to purge the varnish cache via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1920?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1920?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1920 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-1920 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1920 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in emrevona WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpc7-j8hm-pc2q.