Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity CSRF issue in the WordPress SendPulse Free Web Push plugin. A malicious site could potentially cause a visitor’s browser to perform an unintended plugin action if conditions are right. The cited data shows low integrity impact only, with no stated confidentiality or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize internet-facing business sites using this plugin, especially where unauthorized plugin setting changes could affect customer communications or trust.
Technical view
CVE-2023-45274 is a CWE-352 CSRF vulnerability in SendPulse Free Web Push for WordPress, reported for versions <= 1.3.1. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and low integrity impact. Sources do not describe the exact vulnerable action.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress sites with the SendPulse Free Web Push plugin installed at version 1.3.1 or earlier. The bundle does not identify other affected products or CPEs. Sites not using this plugin are not evidenced as affected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. User interaction is required by the CVSS vector. Public evidence here is insufficient to confirm exploit availability, real-world targeting, or the specific administrative action at risk.
Researcher notes
The public bundle confirms CSRF classification, CVSS, and affected plugin/version range, but lacks endpoint-level detail, patch version, exploit status, and concrete impact scenario. Avoid assuming broader SendPulse product exposure without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the sendpulse-web-push plugin.
- Check whether installed versions are 1.3.1 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for patched versions or recommended remediation.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin according to verified vendor guidance.
- Restrict plugin administration to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings against the affected version statement: <= 1.3.1.
- Review web access logs for unusual plugin-setting changes around the disclosure period.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Document any compensating controls and remaining WordPress sites still exposed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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