Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47651 is a CSRF issue in the WordPress WP Links Page plugin through version 4.9.4. An attacker may be able to trick a logged-in user into making an unintended low-impact change. It is medium severity, not listed in CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate web application hygiene item. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites where the plugin is active, especially if link-management changes affect brand trust, customer navigation, or compliance-controlled content.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery in Robert Macchi WP Links Page for WordPress, affecting versions through 4.9.4. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3 with network access, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the WP Links Page plugin installed at version 4.9.4 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation or a public exploit, and KEV is false. CSRF normally depends on social engineering a logged-in user into a browser action; exact affected actions are not detailed in the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE and Patchstack reference identify CSRF and affected versions through 4.9.4, but the bundle does not specify vulnerable endpoints, nonce behavior, required victim role, patch version, or proof-of-concept status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Links Page and record installed versions.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- If business permits, disable or remove the plugin until remediation is confirmed.
- Limit WordPress admin access and avoid persistent admin sessions on untrusted browsing paths.
- Monitor for unexpected WP Links Page configuration or content changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Links Page is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether any installed version is 4.9.4 or earlier.
- Review WordPress audit logs for unexpected plugin-related administrative changes.
- Check vendor release notes before marking an upgrade as remediation.
- Document any sites where the plugin is required and cannot be disabled.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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.