Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-48754 is a CSRF issue in the WordPress plugin Delete Post Revisions In WordPress through version 4.6. An attacker may be able to trick a user’s browser into making unwanted plugin-related requests. The cited CVSS impact is limited to low integrity and availability impact, with no confidentiality impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but exposed WordPress plugins are common entry points. Prioritize discovery and remediation on public business sites, especially where content integrity or operational uptime matters.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-352 in Wap Nepal Delete Post Revisions In WordPress, package delete-post-revisions-on-single-click, affecting versions through 4.6. CVSS 3.1 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 likely limited to WordPress sites that have Delete Post Revisions In WordPress installed at version 4.6 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs, exact vulnerable endpoints, or whether later safe versions exist.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the source bundle, and no cited source reports active exploitation. The attack class requires user interaction. The bundle does not provide exploit details, vulnerable request paths, or precise role requirements.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack reference. Do not assume exploitability beyond CSRF characteristics and the CVSS vector. Further analysis should confirm the vulnerable action, required victim role, nonce or capability checks, and whether a patched release exists.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the delete-post-revisions-on-single-click plugin.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access to trusted users and hardened sessions.
- Monitor plugin activity and site change logs for unexpected revision-deletion behavior.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and record its version.
- Flag any installation running version 4.6 or earlier.
- Review WordPress logs for unexpected plugin-related state changes.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance before closing the finding.
- Document any compensating controls if no fixed version is available.
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
- 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)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.