Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-50900 is a CSRF issue in the WordPress Master Slider plugin through version 3.9.10. An attacker could potentially trick a logged-in user into causing an unintended plugin action. The reported impact is limited integrity impact, with no stated confidentiality or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites where administrators regularly use Master Slider, but do not treat it like a known exploited emergency based on the provided evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-352 in Averta Master Slider through 3.9.10. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, meaning remote attackability with victim interaction and low integrity impact. The bundle does not identify the exact vulnerable action, endpoint, fixed version, or patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to WordPress sites that have the Averta Master Slider plugin installed at version 3.9.10 or earlier. Sites without this plugin, or running versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. CSRF generally requires tricking an authenticated user into interacting with attacker-controlled content, but the bundle does not provide exploit mechanics or observed campaign evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle confirms affected product, version range, CWE, CVSS, and Patchstack reference, but not the vulnerable route, action, nonce behavior, exploit availability, fixed version, or workaround. Avoid assuming broader WordPress compromise without additional vendor details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Master Slider plugin.
- Identify installed Master Slider versions and flag 3.9.10 or earlier.
- Check Averta, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for fixed-version details.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin according to vendor guidance.
- Review administrative activity for unexpected Master Slider changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Master Slider is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact installed plugin version.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisory details before declaring remediation complete.
- In staging, confirm state-changing plugin actions require valid CSRF protection.
- Check logs for unexpected plugin configuration or content changes.
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.