Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47825 is a CSRF issue in the WordPress WP EXtra plugin up to version 6.4. A successful attack would require a logged-in user to be tricked into an action, and the documented impact is limited integrity change, not data theft or service outage.
Executive priority
Handle through normal vulnerability management rather than emergency response unless the plugin is business-critical or widely deployed. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and administrator-heavy workflows.
Technical view
The CVE records CWE-352 in TienCOP WP EXtra <=6.4, with CVSS 3.1 score 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required by the attacker, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the WP EXtra plugin installed at version 6.4 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. No cited source in the bundle states active exploitation, public exploit availability, or observed attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle confirms CSRF, affected plugin family, version threshold <=6.4, CWE-352, and CVSS vector. It does not provide endpoint details, proof-of-concept material, exploit status, or a named fixed release.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP EXtra plugin and installed version.
- Treat WP EXtra version 6.4 or earlier as affected.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a supported update or remediation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required.
- Limit administrative access and avoid unnecessary privileged browsing sessions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site uses package name wp-extra.
- Record exact plugin versions and flag 6.4 or earlier for remediation review.
- Check WordPress administrative audit trails for unexpected plugin-related changes.
- Verify any remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance before closing.
- Document sites where the plugin is absent or disabled.
Public sources used
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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.