Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-35781 is a medium-severity CSRF issue in the WordPress LWS Cleaner plugin through version 2.3.0. An attacker could try to trick a logged-in site administrator into causing unintended plugin actions. The available sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate operational risk for WordPress sites using LWS Cleaner. Prioritize inventory and remediation during routine patching, with faster action for business-critical sites or sites with many administrator users.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-352 cross-site request forgery affecting LWS Cleaner <= 2.3.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity and availability impact, and no confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the LWS Cleaner plugin at version 2.3.0 or earlier. Sites without the plugin, or with versions outside the affected range, are not shown as affected in the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector requires user interaction, consistent with a CSRF scenario involving a logged-in WordPress user. CISA KEV status is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Public detail in the supplied bundle is sparse. The reliable conclusions are affected plugin family, version ceiling, CWE, CVSS vector, and lack of KEV listing. Avoid assuming exploit availability, specific endpoints, or a fixed version without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the LWS Cleaner plugin.
- Check whether installed versions are 2.3.0 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin if no safe version is confirmed.
- Limit administrator browsing from active WordPress sessions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether affected sites still expose administrative plugin actions.
- Review logs for unexpected LWS Cleaner configuration or cleanup activity.
- Check whether vendor guidance identifies a patched version.
- Document any compensating controls or removal decisions.
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.