CVE-2023-4318 Herd Effects < 5.2.4 - Effect Deletion via CSRF

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can force logged-in admins to delete arbitrary effects via CSRF, requiring an upgrade to the Herd Effects 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-2023-4318?

CVE-2023-4318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Herd Effects, 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 Herd Effects WordPress plugin before 5.2.4 does not have CSRF when deleting its items, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary effects via a CSRF attack

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4318?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wow-Company Herd Effects.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4318?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4318 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-4318 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4318 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c5c6-5pcc-f6x9.

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