Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress Animated Rotating Words plugin through version 5.4. A logged-in user may be able to perform actions that should require stronger authorization. The known impact is limited integrity and availability risk, not data disclosure, based on the CVSS vector provided.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not described as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it can let authenticated users bypass expected authorization. Prioritize internet-facing or membership-heavy sites first, especially where many low-privilege users can log in.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47187 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in Labib Ahmed Animated Rotating Words, package css3-rotating-words, through <= 5.4. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Animated Rotating Words/css3-rotating-words plugin installed at version 5.4 or earlier. The CVSS vector requires an authenticated low-privilege user, so sites with broad contributor, subscriber, customer, or member access deserve closer review.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It does indicate exploitation is network-reachable and does not require user interaction, but does require some authenticated access. No exploit details are provided in the cited sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The bundle identifies CWE-862, affected plugin through <= 5.4, and CVSS 5.4. It does not name a fixed version, specific vulnerable endpoint, public proof of concept, or active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the css3-rotating-words plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for an update or official mitigation.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it is unused or business-nonessential.
- Restrict unnecessary WordPress user accounts and plugin-management permissions.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected content or plugin setting changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Animated Rotating Words is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag any instance at 5.4 or earlier.
- Review which authenticated roles can access plugin-related functionality.
- Check administrative logs for unexpected plugin configuration or content changes.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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:L/UI:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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