CVE-2023-0504: HT Politic < 2.3.8 - Arbitrary Plugin Activation via CSRF

Published Mar 27, 2023
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Updated

The HT Politic WordPress plugin before 2.3.8 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 Ht Politic Wordpress<2.3.8

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 CVE-2023-0504?

CVE-2023-0504 is a vulnerability in the HT Politic WordPress plugin before 2.3.8 that allows attackers to make logged in admins activate arbitrary plugins present on the blog via a CSRF attack.

2

How does CVE-2023-0504 affect HT Politic?

CVE-2023-0504 affects HT Politic WordPress plugin version 2.3.8 and earlier by not having CSRF check when activating plugins.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0504?

CVE-2023-0504 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-0504?

To fix CVE-2023-0504, update your HT Politic WordPress plugin to version 2.3.8 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0504?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-0504 at the following reference: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b427841d-a3ad-4e3a-8964-baad90a9aedb]

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