CVE-2023-2271 Tiempo.com <= 0.1.2 - Shortcode Deletion via CSRF

Q: What is CVE-2023-2271?

CVE-2023-2271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Tiempo.com, published on 16 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2271 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2271 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2271?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 16 Aug 2023 Updated 8 Oct 2024

Attackers can force logged-in admins to delete arbitrary shortcodes via CSRF due to missing checks in the Tiempo.com WordPress plugin.

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-2023-2271?

CVE-2023-2271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Tiempo.com, published on 16 Aug 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 Tiempo.com WordPress plugin through 0.1.2 does not have CSRF check when deleting its shortcode, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary shortcode via a CSRF attack

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2271?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tiempo Tiempo.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2271?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-2271 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2271 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g78h-3x72-cmgm.