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CVE-2023-0722: Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via ajax_save_state

The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ajax_save_state function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke this function via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link leading them to perform actions intended for administrators such as changing the folder structure maintained by the plugin.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects the Wicked Folders WordPress plugin through version 2.18.16. An attacker would need to trick an administrator into taking an action, such as clicking a malicious link, which could change folder organization maintained by the plugin. It is disruptive and trust-impacting, but the provided sources do not show system takeover or active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize within the normal WordPress plugin patch cycle, sooner for admin-heavy or content-critical sites. The issue requires administrator interaction, but successful abuse could alter organizational structures and create operational confusion. No active exploitation evidence is provided.

Technical view

CVE-2023-0722 is a CSRF issue in Wicked Folders' ajax_save_state function caused by missing or incorrect nonce validation. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4. The described impact is unauthorized administrator-intended changes to the plugin's folder structure, with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact stated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Wicked Folders versions up to and including 2.18.16. Sites without the plugin, or with versions not in the affected range, are not indicated as exposed by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says unauthenticated attackers can abuse this only by causing a site administrator to perform an action. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not cite active exploitation. Treat this as phishing-assisted administrative action manipulation, not an automatically exploitable remote compromise.

Researcher notes

Focus validation on the ajax_save_state handler and whether nonce checks were added after 2.18.16. The public description is specific about the CSRF condition and intended administrative actions, but it does not provide confirmed exploitation telemetry or detailed fixed-version metadata in this bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for Wicked Folders and record installed versions.
  • Upgrade Wicked Folders beyond 2.18.16 if vendor guidance confirms a fixed release.
  • If upgrade status is unclear, follow Wordfence or vendor plugin guidance before assuming remediation.
  • Limit WordPress administrator sessions to trusted networks where operationally feasible.
  • Warn administrators about unsolicited links while remediation is pending.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Wicked Folders is installed on each WordPress site.
  • Verify installed versions are not 2.18.16 or earlier.
  • Review the plugin code path for nonce validation on ajax_save_state.
  • Check administrative change history for unexpected folder structure changes.
  • Document remediation evidence and remaining sites awaiting vendor-confirmed guidance.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
5

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-0722Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
wickedpluginsWicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-352

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