Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity CSRF issue in the WordPress ANAC XML Bandi di Gara plugin through version 7.5. If a logged-in user is tricked into interacting with attacker-controlled content, unintended plugin actions may occur. Sources indicate limited integrity and availability impact, with no confidentiality impact.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. It is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, but affected public sites should still be remediated in normal patch cycles, faster where the plugin supports operational or public procurement workflows.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47655 is CWE-352 in Marco Milesi ANAC XML Bandi di Gara, package avcp, affecting versions through 7.5. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the ANAC XML Bandi di Gara plugin, especially versions through 7.5. The bundle provides no CPEs and no detailed configuration prerequisites, so asset inventory should confirm plugin presence and exact version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF. Available evidence does not describe exploit maturity, public proof-of-concept availability, or specific vulnerable actions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. Do not assume a specific vulnerable endpoint, required role, or fixed version without vendor confirmation. Focus validation on plugin presence, version through 7.5, and whether official remediation guidance exists.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ANAC XML Bandi di Gara plugin.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin when a vendor-confirmed patched release is available.
- Disable the plugin if no fix exists and business use is not required.
- Monitor for unexpected plugin-related changes after suspected exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ANAC XML Bandi di Gara is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it against through-7.5 exposure.
- Review WordPress admin activity for unexpected plugin-related changes.
- After remediation, verify the plugin is updated, disabled, or otherwise addressed.
- Track vendor and Patchstack advisories for clarification on fixed versions.
Public sources used
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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
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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