Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress WC Serial Numbers plugin for WooCommerce through version 1.6.3. A malicious site could trick an already authenticated WordPress user into causing unintended plugin actions. The reported impact is limited, but it can still affect store operations or plugin data integrity.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. It is not described as actively exploited, but WooCommerce licensing workflows can be business-sensitive, so affected stores should verify versions and follow vendor guidance promptly.
Technical view
CVE-2023-46078 is a CWE-352 cross-site request forgery issue in PluginEver WC Serial Numbers. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4, with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, and required user interaction. The source bundle does not identify a fixed version or specific vulnerable endpoint.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress/WooCommerce sites using PluginEver WC Serial Numbers, especially installations at or below version 1.6.3 with authenticated administrators or store managers using the browser.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the source bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Practical abuse requires user interaction by an authenticated site user, consistent with CSRF.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the bundle confirms CSRF, affected plugin identity, version threshold, CVSS, and CWE only. It does not provide endpoint details, exploit status, proof-of-concept, fixed version, or remediation specifics.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the wc-serial-numbers plugin.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag versions at or below 1.6.3.
- Review PluginEver and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Update the plugin when a vendor-confirmed safe version is available.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WC Serial Numbers is installed on each WooCommerce site.
- Record the installed version and compare it with the 1.6.3 threshold.
- Review vendor advisory details for fixed-version confirmation.
- Check whether privileged users reported unexpected plugin changes.
- Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is available.
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.