Vulnerability Description
The Under Construction plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.96. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the dismiss_notice function called via the admin_action_ucp_dismiss_notice action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to dismiss plugin notifications via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webfactoryltd | Under Construction | <= 3.96 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/under-construction-page/trunk/under-cPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/031a1203-6b0d-453b-be8Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/under-construction-page/trunk/under-cPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/031a1203-6b0d-453b-be8Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0831?
CVE-2023-0831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Under Construction plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.96. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the dismiss_noti...
How severe is CVE-2023-0831?
CVE-2023-0831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webfactoryltd Under Construction.