CVE-2023-23684 WordPress WPGraphQL Plugin <= 1.14.5 is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
An attacker can exploit a Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability in the WPGraphQL WordPress plugin to access internal resources or bypass security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-23684?
CVE-2023-23684 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in WPGraphQL, published on 13 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in WPGraphQL.This issue affects WPGraphQL: from n/a through 1.14.5.
Weakness: CWE-918
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23684?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including wp-graphql/wp-graphql. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
wp-graphql/wp-graphql Packagist | All versions | 1.14.6 |
wp-graphql/wp-graphql Packagist | All versions | 1.14.6 |
Products include Wpengine Wpgraphql.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23684?
Upgrade wp-graphql/wp-graphql to 1.14.6 or later.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2023-23684 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23684 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WPGraphQL
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfh4-7wq9-6pgg.