CVE-2023-1029: WP Meta SEO <= 4.5.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via 'regenerateSitemaps'
The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the regenerateSitemaps function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to regenerate Sitemaps via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is CVE-2023-1029?
CVE-2023-1029 is a vulnerability in the WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to regenerate Sitemaps via a forged request.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1029?
CVE-2023-1029 has a severity value of 4.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2023-1029 affect the WP Meta SEO plugin?
CVE-2023-1029 affects WP Meta SEO plugin versions up to and including 4.5.3.
How can I fix CVE-2023-1029?
To fix CVE-2023-1029, upgrade the WP Meta SEO plugin to a version higher than 4.5.3.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1029?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-1029 at the following references: [link1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2870465/wp-meta-seo/trunk?contextall=1&old=2869205&old_path=%2Fwp-meta-seo%2Ftrunk#file2) and [link2](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/764aec73-f291-4372-9dde-812ffaf025ed).