WordPress Urvanov Syntax Highlighter Plugin <= 2.8.33 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVE-2023-45106

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in versions of the Urvanov Syntax Highlighter plugin up to 2.8.33, where an attacker can exploit cross-site request forgery (CSRF) to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. This could lead to various security implications if exploited, making it crucial for users to update their plugins to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter <= 2.8.33

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/urvanov-syn...
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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