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Plain-English summary
This is a CSRF flaw in the WpDevArt Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System WordPress plugin. If an administrator is tricked into interacting with malicious content while logged in, plugin form actions such as create, duplicate, edit, or delete could be performed without proper authorization intent.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not documented as actively exploited, but it can alter booking-related data if an authenticated user is tricked. Prioritize internet-facing business sites that rely on booking functionality.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24388 affects the booking-calendar WordPress plugin through version 3.2.3. The issue is CWE-352 CSRF in plugin form actions. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4, network reachable, low attack complexity, user interaction required, no privileges required, with low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the WpDevArt Booking calendar, Appointment Booking System plugin installed at version 3.2.3 or earlier. The source bundle does not provide install counts, affected configurations beyond plugin forms, or a named fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Practical exploitation would require user interaction and likely depends on a logged-in site user with access to the vulnerable plugin forms being induced to trigger an unwanted state-changing action.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise: the public record names CSRF in plugin form actions and version scope through 3.2.3. No source in the bundle provides exploit details, proof-of-concept status, fixed version, or mitigation specifics, so remediation should be verified against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the booking-calendar plugin.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a supported patched version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe supported version is available.
- Limit administrative access to trusted users only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the booking-calendar plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Flag installed versions 3.2.3 or earlier for remediation review.
- Review recent plugin activity for unexpected create, duplicate, edit, or delete actions.
- Verify vendor or Patchstack guidance before closing remediation.
- Confirm no public route or workflow depends on an unsafe plugin version.
Public sources used
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- 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: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
5.4MediumVector: 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.