CVE-2023-4209 POEditor < 0.9.8 - Settings Reset via CSRF

Q: What is CVE-2023-4209?

CVE-2023-4209 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown POEditor, published on 30 Aug 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-2023-4209 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4209 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-4209?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 30 Aug 2023 Updated 23 Apr 2025

Attackers can trick logged-in admins into resetting plugin settings and updating API keys via CSRF, requiring an upgrade to POEditor.

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-2023-4209?

CVE-2023-4209 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown POEditor, published on 30 Aug 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

The POEditor WordPress plugin before 0.9.8 does not have CSRF checks in various places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins perform unwanted actions, such as reset the plugin's settings and update its API key via CSRF attacks.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4209?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Poeditor Poeditor.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4209?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-4209 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4209 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mhg-9f7m-6g74.