CVE-2023-52136: WordPress Custom Twitter Feeds (Tweets Widget) Plugin <= 2.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Published Jan 5, 2024
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Updated

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Smash Balloon Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget.This issue affects Custom Twitter Feeds – A Tweets Widget or X Feed Widget: from n/a through 2.1.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Smashballoon Custom Twitter Feeds Wordpress<=2.1.2

Remediation

Information

Update to 2.2 or a higher version.

Event History

Jan 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52136?

CVE-2023-52136 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of a user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52136?

To fix CVE-2023-52136, update the Smash Balloon Custom Twitter Feeds plugin to version 2.1.3 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2023-52136?

CVE-2023-52136 affects Smash Balloon Custom Twitter Feeds versions up to and including 2.1.2.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-52136?

CVE-2023-52136 allows attackers to potentially perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users due to the CSRF vulnerability.

5

Is authentication bypass possible with CVE-2023-52136?

CVE-2023-52136 does not directly allow authentication bypass, but it can exploit authenticated user sessions to execute unintended actions.

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