Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-45650 is a CSRF issue in the WordPress HTML5 Maps plugin from Fla-shop.com through version 1.7.1.4. A victim must interact with attacker-controlled content. The documented impact is limited to integrity, with no stated data theft or service outage impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin hygiene issue. It is not documented as actively exploited, but exposed WordPress plugins are common attack surfaces and should be updated or removed promptly.
Technical view
The source bundle identifies CWE-352 CSRF in html5-maps <= 1.7.1.4 with CVSS 3.1 score 4.3. Vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N indicates network reachability, low complexity, required user interaction, and low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the HTML5 Maps plugin package html5-maps at version 1.7.1.4 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond the plugin and version range.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires user interaction and no attacker privileges, but the bundle does not describe the vulnerable action, affected role, or practical exploit path.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle establishes product, version ceiling, CWE, CVSS, and Patchstack reference, but not vulnerable endpoints, nonce behavior, affected roles, proof of exploitation, or fixed version. Avoid assuming impact beyond low integrity.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the HTML5 Maps plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version.
- Update the plugin if a supported fixed release is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Limit administrative browsing exposure until vendor guidance is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether html5-maps is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag 1.7.1.4 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for fixed-version details.
- Check change-management records for plugin updates or removal.
- Verify compensating controls do not replace patching unless documented.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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
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.