WordPress Social Media Icons Widget Plugin <= 1.6 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVE-2023-25036

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Social Media Icons Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-25036?

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the Ankit Social Media Icons Widget plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to 1.6. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of users without their consent. Exploiting this flaw may lead to significant security breaches, including unwanted changes to user accounts or the execution of arbitrary commands. It is crucial for users to ensure they are using an updated version of the plugin to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Social Media Icons Widget <= 1.6

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/spoontalk-s...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mika (Patchstack Alliance)
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