CVE-2023-45269 WordPress Simple SEO Plugin <= 2.0.25 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Q: What is CVE-2023-45269?

CVE-2023-45269 is a medium-severity vulnerability in David Cole Simple SEO, published on 13 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.

Q: Is CVE-2023-45269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-45269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45269 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.4 Published 13 Oct 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions in the Simple SEO 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-2023-45269?

CVE-2023-45269 is a medium-severity vulnerability in David Cole Simple SEO, published on 13 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 David Cole Simple SEO plugin <= 2.0.25 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45269?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Coleds Simple Seo.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45269 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-45269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cmxw-x42r-2hg6.