Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a CSRF issue in the WordPress Stout Google Calendar plugin up to version 1.2.3. An attacker could potentially trick a logged-in user into causing an unintended change. The published impact is limited to integrity, with no stated confidentiality or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not reported as actively exploited, but it can affect site integrity if the vulnerable plugin is present and a user is tricked into interaction.
Technical view
CVE-2023-45273 is a CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability affecting Matt McKenny Stout Google Calendar plugin <= 1.2.3. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have Stout Google Calendar installed at version 1.2.3 or earlier. The sources do not identify affected configuration details beyond the plugin and version range.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation would require user interaction and appears aimed at unauthorized state-changing actions, not data theft or service disruption.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The available sources identify CSRF, version range, CVSS, CWE, and Patchstack reference, but do not describe the vulnerable action, fixed version, or proof of exploitation. Avoid assuming impact beyond low integrity.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Stout Google Calendar version 1.2.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update the plugin if a fixed version is available from a trusted source.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Limit administrative browsing while logged in until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the <= 1.2.3 affected range.
- Review vendor or plugin repository notes for remediation status.
- Check whether administrative workflows depend on this plugin before disabling it.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable version is no longer active.
Public sources used
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- 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
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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.