Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using the Cozmoslabs Profile Builder plugin version 3.10.3 or earlier. It is a CSRF issue, meaning an attacker may need to trick a user into taking an unintended browser action. The listed impact is limited but can affect integrity and availability. Sources do not identify active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but real WordPress plugin remediation item. Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical WordPress sites, especially where user registration or role management matters. Urgency is moderate because exploitation is not confirmed and user interaction is required.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47669 is a CWE-352 CSRF vulnerability in the WordPress profile-builder plugin, reported for versions up to 3.10.3. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, and required user interaction. The source bundle does not describe the vulnerable endpoint, exact action, or fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations with Cozmoslabs User Profile Builder / profile-builder version 3.10.3 or earlier enabled.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. CSRF generally depends on a targeted user interacting with attacker-controlled content while authenticated. The specific plugin action affected is not provided.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete. The source bundle identifies CSRF, CVSS, affected plugin, and version ceiling, but not the vulnerable request, affected capability, fixed version, or proof-of-concept status. Avoid assuming impact beyond low integrity and availability effects.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the profile-builder plugin.
- Confirm whether any installed version is 3.10.3 or earlier.
- Check Cozmoslabs and Patchstack guidance for the fixed release.
- Upgrade away from vulnerable versions once vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Restrict administrative access and review role permissions until updated.
Validation and detection
- Verify plugin name, package name, and installed version in each WordPress instance.
- Confirm affected sites are not running version 3.10.3 or earlier.
- Review vendor advisories for the exact fixed version and remediation notes.
- Check change logs for unexpected profile, registration, or role-related modifications.
- Document any compensating controls if immediate upgrade is delayed.
Public sources used
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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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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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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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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