WordPress Block Plugin Update Plugin <= 3.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVE-2023-44261

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Block Plugin Update
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2023

What is CVE-2023-44261?

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the Dinesh Karki Block Plugin Update for WordPress, specifically in versions 3.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick users into executing unwanted actions on the site, potentially compromising the integrity of the web application. Ensuring proper implementation of security mechanisms can help mitigate such threats.

Affected Version(s)

Block Plugin Update <= 3.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/block-speci...
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

Abdi Pranata (Patchstack Alliance)
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