Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a CSRF flaw in version 1.3 of the Brute Force Login Protection module for WordPress. A malicious site could cause a logged-in user to send an unintended request to the plugin settings page. The public record says the impact is unknown, so business urgency depends on whether this old plugin version is still present.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted legacy WordPress exposure check, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize sites that still run the named plugin version, especially externally managed or business-critical WordPress properties.
Technical view
The issue is a cross-site request forgery affecting the brute-force-login-protection page under wp-admin/options-general.php. The CVE says remote attackers may hijack authenticated user requests with unknown impact. The supplied metadata has no CVSS, CWE, fixed version, or structured affected CPE details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to WordPress sites running Brute Force Login Protection module 1.3. The source bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm through plugin inventory rather than relying only on CVE enrichment.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. Public references include exploit-related GitHub pages, but the provided evidence does not establish active exploitation in the wild or the exact operational impact.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, no CWE, no fixed version, and unknown impact. Research should focus on confirming plugin presence, authenticated roles able to reach the settings page, and whether credible vendor remediation exists.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed or recommended version.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it is no longer required.
- Update the plugin only through trusted WordPress or vendor sources.
- Restrict WordPress administrator access to trusted users and networks where feasible.
- Review recent plugin setting changes for unexpected modifications.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress installations for Brute Force Login Protection module 1.3.
- Confirm whether the vulnerable settings page is reachable by authenticated users.
- Review administrative audit logs for unexpected plugin configuration changes.
- Check security tooling for CSRF findings tied to this plugin.
- Document whether the plugin is removed, updated, or accepted as residual risk.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/0pc0deFR/Exploits/blob/master/CVE-2014-5034/exploit.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/0pc0deFR/wordpress-sploit-framework/blob/master/exploits/Brute_Force_Login_Protection_1_3_Cross_Site_Request_ForgeryCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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