CVE-2023-4307 Lock User Account <= 1.0.3 - Arbitrary Account Lock/Unlock via CSRF

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can force admins to lock or unlock arbitrary user accounts via CSRF, potentially disrupting access or bypassing security controls.

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-2023-4307?

CVE-2023-4307 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Lock User Account, published on 11 Sep 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 Lock User Account WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not have CSRF check when bulk locking and unlocking accounts, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins lock and unlock arbitrary users via a CSRF attack

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4307?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Teknigar Lock User Account.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4307?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4307 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-4307 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4307 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pj3h-qmr5-3qpv.

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