CVE-2023-2303: Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita <= 4.10.5 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.6.4. This is due to missing nonce validation in the vcita-callback.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript 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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The Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.10.5. This is due to missing nonce validation in the vcita-callback.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript 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-2023-2303?
CVE-2023-2303 refers to a vulnerability in the Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-2303?
CVE-2023-2303 has a severity level of medium with a severity value of 6.1.
How does CVE-2023-2303 affect the Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin?
CVE-2023-2303 affects versions up to and including 2.6.4 of the Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress by allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's functionality through Cross-Site Request Forgery.
How can I fix CVE-2023-2303?
To fix CVE-2023-2303, it is recommended to update to a version of the Contact Form and Calls To Action by vcita plugin for WordPress that includes nonce validation in the vcita-callback.php file.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2303?
More information about CVE-2023-2303 can be found on the WordPress plugins trac, Wordfence threat intelligence, and a blog post by Jon H.