Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a WordPress plugin CSRF issue affecting Export WP Page to Static HTML/CSS versions up to 2.1.9. An attacker would need to trick a logged-in user into taking an action. Expected impact is limited integrity change, not data theft or service outage based on the supplied CVSS vector.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress hygiene item. It is not supported as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but exposed business websites should update guidance and remove unnecessary vulnerable plugins promptly.
Technical view
CVE-2023-31077 is CWE-352 in ReCorp export-wp-page-to-static-html. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, rated 4.3. Sources identify affected versions as <= 2.1.9, but do not provide endpoint detail, exploit mechanics, or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Export WP Page to Static HTML/CSS plugin installed at version 2.1.9 or earlier.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Practical abuse requires user interaction by an authenticated WordPress user, commonly through a tricked browser session.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. Do not assume a fixed version, exploit availability, or broader product impact from the supplied bundle. The main validation task is version-based exposure confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the export-wp-page-to-static-html plugin.
- Check installed plugin versions and prioritize any version <= 2.1.9.
- Consult vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-required.
- Review administrative changes around plugin export or configuration activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with <= 2.1.9.
- Verify whether vendor guidance identifies a fixed version or replacement control.
- Check WordPress admin logs for unexpected plugin-related actions.
- Confirm compensating controls do not rely on CSRF-prone admin workflows.
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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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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