Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress site using WordPress Mobile Pack version 3.4.1 or earlier may allow a logged-in user’s browser to be tricked into making unwanted changes. The issue is rated medium because it requires user interaction and has limited integrity and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene item. It is not presented as actively exploited, but exposed sites should be inventoried and remediated because CSRF can enable unwanted administrative actions when users are tricked into interacting with malicious content.
Technical view
CVE-2023-37391 is a CWE-352 CSRF issue in WPMobilePack.com WordPress Mobile Pack, reported for versions up to 3.4.1. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the WordPress Mobile Pack plugin installed and at version 3.4.1 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, a patched version, or whether default configurations are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. No cited source states active exploitation. CVSS indicates exploitation requires user interaction, consistent with a CSRF scenario where a victim’s authenticated browser is abused.
Researcher notes
Source evidence is sparse. The CVE description says CSRF, while the Patchstack URL title references broken access control. No exploit details, patch version, or mitigation specifics are provided in the bundle, so validation should stay source-grounded and avoid assumptions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WordPress Mobile Pack plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for any fixed release or recommended mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary or unsupported.
- Limit WordPress administrator exposure and use least-privilege accounts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any site runs WordPress Mobile Pack version 3.4.1 or earlier.
- Review plugin status, version history, and whether it is active on public WordPress sites.
- Check WordPress administrative audit logs for unexpected configuration or content changes.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance after updating or disabling the plugin.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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: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.