CVE-2023-2717: Groundhogg <= 2.7.9.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Disable All Plugins

Published May 20, 2023
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Updated

The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This is due to missing nonce validation on the 'enablesafemode' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable safe mode, which disables all other plugins, via a forged request if they can successfully trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. A warning message about safe mode is displayed to the admin, which can be easily disabled.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Groundhogg Groundhogg WordPress<=2.7.9.8

Event History

May 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2717?

CVE-2023-2717 is a vulnerability in the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to enable safe mode.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2717?

The severity of CVE-2023-2717 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2023-2717 affect the Groundhogg plugin?

CVE-2023-2717 affects the Groundhogg plugin by allowing unauthenticated attackers to enable safe mode.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-2717?

To fix CVE-2023-2717, update the Groundhogg plugin to version 2.7.10 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2717?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-2717 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3]

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