Vulnerability Description
The Waiting: One-click countdowns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 0.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on its AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create and delete countdowns, via 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin | Waiting | <= 0.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/waiting/trunk/waiting.php?rev=2826039Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7ffba592-6d0d-408f-89fThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/waiting/trunk/waiting.php?rev=2826039Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7ffba592-6d0d-408f-89fThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-4000?
CVE-2023-4000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). The Waiting: One-click countdowns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 0.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on its ...
How severe is CVE-2023-4000?
CVE-2023-4000 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-4000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plugin Waiting.