WordPress WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent Plugin <= 2.2.5 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
CVE-2023-23678

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP Cookie Consent ( For Gdpr, Ccpa & Eprivacy )
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2023

Summary

The WP Cookie Consent plugin by WPEkaClub is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows for improper neutralization of formula elements in CSV files. This flaw can permit an attacker to execute unintended commands by crafting malicious CSV input files, potentially leading to data manipulation or exposure. Users of the WP Cookie Consent plugin, especially those utilizing versions up to 2.2.5, should take immediate steps to upgrade and secure their systems against this vulnerability to mitigate any risk to data integrity and user privacy.

Affected Version(s)

WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ) <= 2.2.5

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gdpr-cookie...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rio Darmawan (Patchstack Alliance)
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