Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress Access Demo Importer plugin up to version 1.0.7. A malicious site or link could cause a user’s browser to activate an already installed WordPress plugin without intended approval. The main business risk is unintended activation of dormant functionality that changes site behavior or expands attack surface.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided data, but it can alter site integrity by enabling installed functionality without intended authorization.
Technical view
CVE-2022-23975 is a CSRF issue in AccessPress Themes Access Demo Importer for WordPress, versions <= 1.0.7. The reported impact is arbitrary activation of installed plugins. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, with network attack vector, low complexity, required user interaction, no confidentiality or availability impact, and high integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Access Demo Importer version 1.0.7 or earlier. Risk is higher where privileged WordPress users stay logged in while browsing external content. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a specific fixed version.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not report CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction. The public description says the result is activation of any installed plugin, not plugin installation, code execution, or data theft.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports CSRF leading to arbitrary activation of installed plugins in Access Demo Importer <= 1.0.7. The bundle does not provide exploit telemetry, role-specific victim requirements, nonce details, endpoint names, or a fixed version. Avoid assuming broader impact beyond plugin activation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Access Demo Importer <= 1.0.7.
- Update the plugin if vendor guidance provides a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Reduce unnecessary installed inactive plugins to limit activation impact.
- Check Patchstack and WordPress plugin guidance for current remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Access Demo Importer is installed and record its version.
- Review active plugin state for unexpected recent activations.
- Verify privileged WordPress users follow normal CSRF-resistant admin workflows.
- Check whether vendor or Patchstack guidance names a fixed version.
- Confirm no business-critical dormant plugin was unintentionally activated.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/access-demo-importer/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/access-demo-importer/wordpress-access-demo-importer-plugin-1-0-7-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability-leading-to-arbitrary-plugin-activationCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.