Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using the Smart YouTube PRO plugin at version 4.3 or earlier. It is a CSRF issue, meaning a logged-in user could be tricked into causing an unintended plugin action. The documented impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact stated.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but real WordPress plugin risk. It is not documented as actively exploited, but exposed sites should be identified and remediated through standard plugin maintenance.
Technical view
CVE-2023-25475 is a CWE-352 CSRF vulnerability in Vladimir Prelovac Smart YouTube PRO, reported for versions <= 4.3. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network exploitable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the Smart YouTube PRO or smart-youtube plugin installed, especially version 4.3 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or exact vulnerable actions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation would require user interaction, consistent with CSRF, but the provided sources do not describe exploit details or observed abuse.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle confirms CSRF, affected plugin family, <=4.3 wording, CVSS, and Patchstack reference, but not the vulnerable endpoint, nonce failure details, patch version, or exploitation telemetry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Smart YouTube PRO or smart-youtube plugin installations.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 4.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or supported workarounds.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin according to verified vendor guidance.
- Prioritize sites with active administrator use or high business visibility.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress plugin inventories for Smart YouTube PRO or smart-youtube entries.
- Record plugin version and whether the plugin is enabled on each site.
- Check security tooling against CVE-2023-25475 and the Patchstack entry.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable plugin version is no longer active.
- Document any site where no vendor-supported fix is available.
Public sources used
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- 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)
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