What is the severity of CVE-2023-5756?

CVE-2023-5756 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on unauthorized actions through Cross-Site Request Forgery.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5756?

To fix CVE-2023-5756, update the Digital Publications by Supsystic plugin to version 1.7.7 or later, which includes the necessary nonce validation.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-5756?

CVE-2023-5756 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability that can allow unauthenticated attackers to perform actions on behalf of users.

When was CVE-2023-5756 reported?

CVE-2023-5756 was reported in 2023 and affects an outdated version of the Digital Publications by Supsystic plugin.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-5756

high

8.8

CWE

352

EPSS

0.049%

9/12/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-5756: CSRF

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2023-5756?

CVE-2023-5756 affects users of the Digital Publications by Supsystic plugin for WordPress versions 1.7.6 and earlier.

First published: Sat Dec 09 2023(Updated: )

The Digital Publications by Supsystic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.7.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the AJAX action handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute AJAX actions via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Supsystic Digital Publications	<=1.7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5756?
CVE-2023-5756 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on unauthorized actions through Cross-Site Request Forgery.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5756?
To fix CVE-2023-5756, update the Digital Publications by Supsystic plugin to version 1.7.7 or later, which includes the necessary nonce validation.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-5756?
CVE-2023-5756 affects users of the Digital Publications by Supsystic plugin for WordPress versions 1.7.6 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-5756?
CVE-2023-5756 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability that can allow unauthenticated attackers to perform actions on behalf of users.
When was CVE-2023-5756 reported?
CVE-2023-5756 was reported in 2023 and affects an outdated version of the Digital Publications by Supsystic plugin.

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