CVE-2023-44240 WordPress Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner Plugin <= 1.54 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions in the Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner 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-2023-44240?
CVE-2023-44240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Peter Butler Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner, published on 9 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 Peter Butler Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner plugin <= 1.54 versions.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44240?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Peterbutler Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44240 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-44240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44240 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59wr-p4g5-vwvx.