Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress LeadSquared Suite plugin through version 0.7.4. A malicious site could trick a logged-in WordPress user into unintentionally changing plugin state, reportedly leading to form deactivation. Business impact is mainly disruption to lead capture forms rather than data theft, based on the supplied CVSS vector.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for any WordPress site where LeadSquared forms support revenue, marketing, or customer intake. The main concern is interruption of lead capture, not confirmed data compromise. Treat patch or vendor guidance review as time-sensitive for affected sites.
Technical view
CVE-2023-45047 is a CWE-352 CSRF issue in LeadSquared Suite for WordPress, package leadsquared-suite, versions <=0.7.4. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, low integrity impact, and high availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations that have the LeadSquared Suite plugin installed at version 0.7.4 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected by the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation would require user interaction, likely involving a logged-in WordPress user being induced to perform an unintended browser request.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and Patchstack’s vulnerability entry. The source bundle identifies CSRF leading to form deactivation but does not provide a fixed version, exploit status, or detailed vulnerable endpoint information. Avoid assuming broader impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the leadsquared-suite plugin and installed version.
- Check LeadSquared or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or vendor mitigation.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Review access controls for users who can administer plugin forms.
- Monitor for unexpected form deactivation or lead-capture disruption.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether leadsquared-suite is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether any installed version is 0.7.4 or earlier.
- Review WordPress audit logs for unexpected plugin or form configuration changes.
- Test that lead capture forms remain active and functioning.
- Document business owners for affected LeadSquared integrations.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (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:H
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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:H2.84.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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