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 install_weglot function called via the admin_action_install_weglot action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform an unauthorized install of the Weglot Translate plugin 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/4fa84388-3597-4a54-9aeThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/under-construction-page/trunk/under-cPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4fa84388-3597-4a54-9aeThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0832?
CVE-2023-0832 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 install_wegl...
How severe is CVE-2023-0832?
CVE-2023-0832 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-2023-0832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webfactoryltd Under Construction.