CVE-2023-5979: eCommerce Product Catalog Plugin for WordPress < 3.3.26 - Products Deletion via CSRF

Published Dec 4, 2023
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Updated

The eCommerce Product Catalog Plugin for WordPress plugin before 3.3.26 does not have CSRF checks in some of its admin pages, which could allow attackers to make logged-in users perform unwanted actions via CSRF attacks, such as delete all products

Affected Software

1 affected component
impleCode Ecommerce Product Catalog Wordpress<3.3.26

Event History

Dec 4, 2023
CVE Published
09:27 PM
Data Sourced
09:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5979?

CVE-2023-5979 is a vulnerability in the eCommerce Product Catalog Plugin for WordPress plugin before 3.3.26 that allows attackers to perform unwanted actions, such as deleting all products, via CSRF attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-5979?

CVE-2023-5979 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

3

How does CVE-2023-5979 affect the eCommerce Product Catalog Plugin for WordPress?

CVE-2023-5979 affects versions of the eCommerce Product Catalog Plugin for WordPress before 3.3.26 and allows attackers to exploit CSRF vulnerabilities in the plugin's admin pages.

4

Can logged-in users be impacted by CVE-2023-5979?

Yes, logged-in users can be impacted by CVE-2023-5979 as attackers can use CSRF attacks to make them perform unwanted actions, such as deleting all products.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-5979?

To fix CVE-2023-5979, it is recommended to update the eCommerce Product Catalog Plugin for WordPress to version 3.3.26 or later, which includes CSRF checks to prevent these attacks.

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