Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-23992 affects the WordPress AutomatorWP plugin up to version 2.5.0. The flaw is a CSRF issue that can cause object deletion when a user is tricked into interacting with malicious content. Business impact is likely limited but can include disruption or loss of plugin-managed data.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but time-bounded remediation item. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and sites where AutomatorWP manages operational workflows or customer-facing automation.
Technical view
The source bundle identifies CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery in AutomatorWP <= 2.5.0, with CVSS 3.1 score 5.4. The vector is network-accessible, low complexity, no attacker privileges, and requires user interaction. Reported impact is low availability impact via object delete.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running AutomatorWP plugin version 2.5.0 or earlier. Risk is higher where privileged WordPress users stay logged in while browsing external content.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF, and appears focused on causing deletion rather than confidentiality compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse in the provided bundle. The record confirms CSRF leading to object delete, but does not provide request details, affected endpoints, fixed version, or vendor mitigation text. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS and description.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using AutomatorWP.
- Confirm whether AutomatorWP is version 2.5.0 or earlier.
- Check AutomatorWP or Patchstack guidance for the corrected release.
- Update the plugin according to vendor guidance.
- Review backups for recoverability of deleted plugin-managed objects.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress plugin inventory for AutomatorWP installations.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range: <= 2.5.0.
- Check site logs for unexpected AutomatorWP object deletion activity.
- Confirm the plugin update is present in staging before production rollout.
- Verify critical AutomatorWP objects still exist after remediation.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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:N/I:N/A:L
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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:N/A:L2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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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.