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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-1342
CVE-2023-1342:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize WordPress plugin contained a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in versions up to and including 1.7.1. The vulnerability was disclosed on March 10, 2023, and was subsequently fixed in version 1.7.2 (NVD, WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from the lack of proper authorization and CSRF checks in various AJAX actions, including operations such as deleting log files. This security flaw falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A5: Broken Access Control and is classified as CWE-862. The vulnerability received a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level (WPScan).
Impact
The vulnerability allows any authenticated users, including those with low-privilege roles such as subscribers, to perform unauthorized AJAX actions. Additionally, the lack of CSRF protection means these actions could be triggered through cross-site request forgery attacks (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.7.2 of the RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or newer to protect against potential exploitation (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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