CVE-2023-36517: WordPress WP Abstracts Plugin <= 2.6.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts plugin <= 2.6.2 versions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wp Abstracts Project Wp Abstracts Wordpress<=2.6.2
Kevonadonis Wp Abstracts Wordpress<=2.6.2

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36517?

CVE-2023-36517 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability found in the Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts plugin version 2.6.2 and earlier.

2

How does the Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts plugin affect me?

This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform actions on behalf of an authenticated user, potentially leading to unauthorized changes to the affected WordPress website.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36517?

CVE-2023-36517 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high) out of 10.

4

How do I fix the Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts plugin?

To fix this vulnerability, update the Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts plugin to version 2.6.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36517?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36517 in the Patchstack vulnerability database: [Link](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-abstracts-manuscripts-manager/wordpress-wp-abstracts-plugin-2-6-2-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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