Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WishSuite for WordPress, versions up to 1.3.3, has a CSRF flaw. A logged-in site user could be tricked into causing an unintended low-impact change if they visit a malicious page. The sources do not identify data theft, service outage, or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle in normal vulnerability management unless WishSuite is used on high-value commerce sites. The issue is integrity-only and requires user interaction, but WordPress plugin exposure is often widespread and should be inventoried promptly.
Technical view
CVE-2023-23731 is a CWE-352 CSRF issue in HasTheme WishSuite <= 1.3.3. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact. The exact vulnerable action is not described in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the WishSuite plugin at version 1.3.3 or earlier. Risk is higher where privileged WordPress users remain logged in while browsing untrusted sites.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The attack requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF, but no exploit details are provided.
Researcher notes
Sources confirm CSRF, affected plugin, version boundary, CVSS vector, CWE-352, and non-KEV status. They do not provide the affected endpoint, required role context, proof of concept, exploit activity, or a named fixed release in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WishSuite plugin and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running WishSuite 1.3.3 or earlier for review.
- Check HasTheme or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or mitigation.
- Disable the plugin if business impact is acceptable and no fix is confirmed.
- Apply compensating controls for admin browsing hygiene and session exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has the wishsuite plugin installed.
- Record the installed WishSuite version from WordPress plugin inventory.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisory status for remediation guidance.
- Check recent administrative changes for unexpected WishSuite-related modifications.
- Confirm remediation by rechecking plugin version or removal status.
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: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
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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.