CVE-2023-40008 WordPress Simple Org Chart Plugin <= 2.3.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Q: What is CVE-2023-40008?

CVE-2023-40008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gangesh Matta Simple Org Chart, published on 6 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-2023-40008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 6 Oct 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions in the Simple Org Chart 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-2023-40008?

CVE-2023-40008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gangesh Matta Simple Org Chart, published on 6 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 Gangesh Matta Simple Org Chart plugin <= 2.3.4 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webtechforce Simple Org Chart.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-40008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx9j-24q4-5v8w.