CVE-2023-4281 Activity Log < 2.8.8 - IP Spoofing
Attackers can spoof IP addresses in the Activity Log plugin by manipulating untrusted headers, hiding their identity and bypassing security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-4281?
CVE-2023-4281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Activity Log, published on 25 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This Activity Log WordPress plugin before 2.8.8 retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headers, allowing an attacker to manipulate its value. This may be used to hide the source of malicious traffic.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activity Log Project Activity Log.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-4281 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4281 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Activity Log
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4g74-7gvh-m4wg.