CVE-2023-32579 WordPress Forget About Shortcode Buttons Plugin <= 2.1.2 is vulnerable to Broken Access Control

Q: What is CVE-2023-32579?

CVE-2023-32579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Designs & Code Forget About Shortcode Buttons, published on 9 Nov 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-2023-32579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-32579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.3 Published 9 Nov 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions via CSRF in the Forget About Shortcode Buttons 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-2023-32579?

CVE-2023-32579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Designs & Code Forget About Shortcode Buttons, published on 9 Nov 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 Designs & Code Forget About Shortcode Buttons plugin <= 2.1.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Designsandcode Forget About Shortcode Buttons.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-32579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2016-1000133 Cross-site scripting in n/a Medium 6.1

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2ghr-522h-prhx.