Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
AWeber’s WordPress signup-form plugin had weak access control and CSRF protections through version 7.3.9. The documented impact is limited integrity change, not data theft or outage. Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin governance issue, especially on sites where lower-privileged users can log in.
Executive priority
Handle in normal vulnerability remediation cycles unless the plugin supports critical lead-generation workflows or many non-admin users can log in. Prioritize confirming affected installs and applying vendor-supported remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47757 covers missing authorization and CSRF in the AWeber WordPress plugin package aweber-web-form-widget through 7.3.9. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, unchanged scope, integrity impact low, and no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the AWeber plugin installed at version 7.3.9 or earlier, particularly multi-user sites with authenticated non-admin accounts.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Evidence supports a plausible low-complexity integrity issue requiring authenticated access, but not public exploitation or weaponized campaigns.
Researcher notes
The available record identifies CWE-352 and CWE-862 but does not include endpoint details, proof of concept, affected capabilities, or a named fixed version. Keep analysis constrained to version exposure and integrity risk unless additional vendor details are obtained.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for aweber-web-form-widget installations.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin when a vendor-supported fixed version is confirmed.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict WordPress accounts with access to plugin-related functionality.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag 7.3.9 or earlier.
- Review WordPress user roles for unnecessary authenticated access.
- Check audit logs for unexpected AWeber plugin setting changes.
- Verify remediation against current vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-862: Authorization and privilege 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:L/UI:N/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:L/UI:N/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:L/UI:N/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.
Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.