Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE is a CSRF flaw in the vSlider Multi Image Slider WordPress plugin up to 4.1.2. A successful attack could cause an authorized user’s browser to make unintended plugin changes. The published impact is limited integrity loss, not data theft or service outage.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue. It is not sourced as actively exploited, but affected public sites using the plugin should be identified and remediated because abuse could alter site content or settings through an authorized user.
Technical view
CVE-2023-22672 is CWE-352 in Mr.Vibe vSlider Multi Image Slider for WordPress. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3 with network access, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and low integrity impact. The bundle does not identify vulnerable endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the vSlider plugin installed and running at version 4.1.2 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction. For CSRF, practical risk usually depends on a privileged user being authenticated when induced to take an action.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE and Patchstack vulnerability entry. The bundle names CSRF and version <=4.1.2, but does not provide endpoint details, exploit status, patch version, or workaround specifics. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond this plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the vSlider plugin and its version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for any fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is unused or no trusted fix is available.
- Limit WordPress administrator access and avoid browsing untrusted links while authenticated.
- Monitor plugin configuration changes for unauthorized modifications.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether vSlider is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record plugin versions and flag any version at or below 4.1.2.
- Review WordPress admin activity for unexpected slider or plugin setting changes.
- Verify whether an official update or vendor advisory exists before closing remediation.
- Document compensating controls if the plugin must remain enabled.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/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:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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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.