CVE-2023-39989 WordPress Header Footer Code Manager Plugin <= 1.1.34 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Q: What is CVE-2023-39989?

CVE-2023-39989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 99robots Header Footer Code Manager, published on 3 Oct 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-2023-39989 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39989 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-39989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.4 Published 3 Oct 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions in the Header Footer Code Manager 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-2023-39989?

CVE-2023-39989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 99robots Header Footer Code Manager, published on 3 Oct 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 99robots Header Footer Code Manager plugin <= 1.1.34 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39989?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Draftpress Header Footer Code Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-39989 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39989 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fcww-fr59-qggx.