CVE-2023-37973 WordPress Replace Word Plugin <= 2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions in the Replace Word 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-2023-37973?
CVE-2023-37973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in David Pokorny Replace Word, published on 18 Jul 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 David Pokorny Replace Word plugin <= 2.1 versions.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Replace Word Project Replace Word.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37973 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-37973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2p4h-6x4f-47jj.