Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using the WP PDF Generator plugin up to version 1.2.2. A CSRF flaw could let an attacker trick a logged-in site user into performing an unintended plugin-related action. The provided sources rate it medium, with limited integrity and availability impact and no stated confidentiality impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. It is not described as actively exploited, but affected sites should be identified and remediated through vendor guidance because successful abuse could alter site behavior or availability.
Technical view
CVE-2023-35038 is a CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery issue in wpexperts.io WP PDF Generator for WordPress, reported for versions <= 1.2.2. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network-reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations where the wpexperts.io WP PDF Generator plugin is installed at version 1.2.2 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Practical exploitation would require user interaction, typically involving a logged-in WordPress user being induced to trigger an unintended request.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: the bundle identifies CSRF, affected plugin, version boundary, CWE, CVSS, and Patchstack reference, but does not provide patch status, detailed vulnerable actions, or exploitation telemetry. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond this plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP PDF Generator plugin.
- Check installed plugin versions against the <= 1.2.2 affected range.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Prioritize administrative users for CSRF-awareness and session hygiene.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wp-pdf-generator is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record exact plugin version and compare with the affected range.
- Review admin activity for unexpected plugin-related changes.
- Check whether vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a patched release.
- Document sites where the plugin is absent or disabled.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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:L/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:L/A:L2.82.5Primary 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:L
Source materials
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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.