Vulnerability Description
The GiveWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.33.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the give_sendwp_remote_install_handler function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate the SendWP 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Givewp | Givewp | <= 2.33.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/give/trunk/includes/admin/misc-functiIssue Tracking
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dc5c511f-dc79-468b-a10Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/give/trunk/includes/admin/misc-functiIssue Tracking
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dc5c511f-dc79-468b-a10Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-4246?
CVE-2023-4246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The GiveWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.33.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the give_sendwp_remote_ins...
How severe is CVE-2023-4246?
CVE-2023-4246 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-2023-4246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Givewp Givewp.