CVE-2023-5802 WordPress WP Knowledgebase Plugin <= 1.3.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can trick authenticated users into performing unwanted actions in the WP Knowledgebase plugin, potentially modifying data.

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-2023-5802?

CVE-2023-5802 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mihai Iova WordPress Knowledge base & Documentation Plugin – WP Knowledgebase, published on 26 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 Mihai Iova WordPress Knowledge base & Documentation Plugin – WP Knowledgebase plugin <= 1.3.4 versions.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5802?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpknowledgebase Wp Knowledgebase.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5802?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5802 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-5802 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5802 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fq23-mhmq-5hc5.

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