CVE-2023-23711 WordPress A2 Optimized WP Plugin <= 3.0.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions in the A2 Optimized WP plugin, potentially compromising site integrity.

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-2023-23711?

CVE-2023-23711 is a medium-severity vulnerability in A2 Optimized WP, published on 13 Mar 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

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in A2 Hosting A2 Optimized WP plugin <= 3.0.4 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23711?

It affects 1 product.

Products include A2hosting A2 Optimized.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23711?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23711 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-23711 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23711 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7j5c-rf46-m3j5.

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