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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-1919
CVE-2023-1919:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-1919 affects the WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin versions below 1.1.3. The vulnerability is related to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the wpfcpreloadsinglesavesettings_callback function, which could allow attackers to perform unwanted actions (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue with a CVSS score of 3.7 (low). The security flaw exists due to the lack of proper CSRF checks in various functions within the plugin, which makes it possible for attackers to manipulate certain plugin settings. The vulnerability is tracked under multiple CVE identifiers including CVE-2023-1919 through CVE-2023-1927, indicating multiple CSRF-related issues in the same plugin (WPScan).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to make logged-in administrators perform unwanted actions through CSRF attacks. Specifically, attackers could potentially manipulate CDN and cache settings without the administrator's knowledge or consent (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.1.3 of the WP Fastest Cache plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to protect against these CSRF vulnerabilities (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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