Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity CSRF issue in the WordPress RegistrationMagic plugin through version 5.2.2.6. A tricked user could cause an unintended action, with Patchstack describing deletion of form submissions. The main business risk is loss or manipulation of registration data, not server takeover.
Executive priority
Handle in normal patch cadence unless the plugin supports critical registration or payment workflows. Prioritize faster action for sites where deleted submissions would disrupt customer onboarding, compliance records, or revenue operations. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation in the provided bundle.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47645 is CWE-352 in RegistrationMagic, package custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager, affecting versions through 5.2.2.6. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running RegistrationMagic through 5.2.2.6. Sites using the plugin for registrations, submissions, login, or payment-related workflows may face operational impact if form submissions can be deleted. Sources do not identify exact role requirements or affected configurations beyond the plugin version range.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CSRF generally depends on convincing a victim to interact with attacker-controlled content while their browser has valid access to the affected site. Treat this as plausible but interaction-dependent risk, not confirmed exploitation.
Researcher notes
Patchstack labels this as a delete form submission CSRF vulnerability. The CVE record provides CVSS and affected version range but not proof-of-concept details, fixed version, exact endpoint, nonce behavior, or required victim role. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the documented CSRF and integrity impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for RegistrationMagic and record installed versions.
- Update beyond 5.2.2.6 if vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a fixed release.
- If no safe update is available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily.
- Restrict administrative access and reinforce anti-CSRF controls where configurable.
- Back up and monitor registration form submissions for unexpected deletion.
Validation and detection
- Check plugin version against the affected range through 5.2.2.6.
- Review WordPress audit logs for unexpected form submission deletion events.
- Confirm vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance before closing the finding.
- Verify backups can restore affected registration submission data.
- Confirm exposed sites using this plugin are tracked in vulnerability management.
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: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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