CVE-2023-0499: QuickSwish < 1.1.0 - Arbitrary Plugin Activation via CSRF

Published Mar 27, 2023
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Updated

The QuickSwish WordPress plugin before 1.1.0 does not have CSRF check when activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack

Affected Software

1 affected component
HasThemes Quickswish Wordpress<1.1.0

Event History

Mar 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the QuickSwish WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability ID of the QuickSwish WordPress plugin is CVE-2023-0499.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0499?

The severity of CVE-2023-0499 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2023-0499 affect QuickSwish WordPress plugin?

CVE-2023-0499 affects the QuickSwish WordPress plugin by not having a CSRF check when activating plugins, allowing attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-0499?

To fix CVE-2023-0499, make sure to update the QuickSwish WordPress plugin to version 1.1.0 or later, which includes the CSRF check when activating plugins.

5

What is the CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-0499?

The CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-0499 is CWE-352.

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