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

4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2023-23678?

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:
4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rio Darmawan (Patchstack Alliance)
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