CVE-2023-7196 Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool <= 1.1.2 - Settings Update via CSRF

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can force logged-in administrators to update plugin settings via CSRF, potentially altering site behavior.

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-2023-7196?

CVE-2023-7196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool, published on 15 May 2025. 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 Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool WordPress plugin through 1.1.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jonkemp Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7196?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7196 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-7196 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-7196 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-942h-7wq8-4623.

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