Vulnerability Description
The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the regenerateSitemaps function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to regenerate Sitemaps 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joomunited | Wp Meta Seo | <= 4.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2870465/wp-meta-seo/trunk?contextalProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/764aec73-f291-4372-9dd
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2870465/wp-meta-seo/trunk?contextalProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/764aec73-f291-4372-9ddThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1029?
CVE-2023-1029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the regenerateSitemaps...
How severe is CVE-2023-1029?
CVE-2023-1029 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-2023-1029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomunited Wp Meta Seo.