Vulnerability Description
The Delete Usermeta plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This is due to missing nonce validation on the delumet_options_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to remove user meta for arbitrary users 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joselazo | Delete Usermeta | <= 1.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/delete-usermetas/trunk/delete-usermetPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/23b46e5b-ce1e-4215-921Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/delete-usermetas/trunk/delete-usermetPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/23b46e5b-ce1e-4215-921Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5537?
CVE-2023-5537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Delete Usermeta plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This is due to missing nonce validation on the delumet_options_page() func...
How severe is CVE-2023-5537?
CVE-2023-5537 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-2023-5537?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joselazo Delete Usermeta.