Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a CSRF issue in the WordPress Split Test For Elementor plugin through version 1.6.9. An attacker could trick a logged-in site user into causing an unintended plugin-related change. The public bundle does not identify the exact action affected or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a medium-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not evidenced as actively exploited here, but it can affect site integrity if vulnerable plugin versions remain in use and privileged users are tricked.
Technical view
CVE-2023-51407 is CWE-352 affecting Rocket Elements Split Test For Elementor through 1.6.9. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, and low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the split-test-for-elementor plugin at version 1.6.9 or earlier. Risk is higher for sites with active administrators or editors who remain logged in while browsing external content.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation would require user interaction from a victim with an active WordPress session; the public details provided do not name the vulnerable request or business action.
Researcher notes
Available evidence is sparse: the bundle identifies CSRF, affected plugin range, CVSS vector, CWE, and Patchstack reference, but not the vulnerable endpoint, nonce behavior, affected action, or fixed release. Avoid assuming impact beyond low integrity.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the split-test-for-elementor plugin.
- Update the plugin if vendor guidance names a fixed version beyond 1.6.9.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no fixed version is available.
- Restrict administrator browsing from logged-in WordPress sessions.
- Monitor vendor and Patchstack advisories for remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether split-test-for-elementor is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed versions and flag 1.6.9 or earlier.
- Review WordPress audit logs for unexpected plugin setting or content changes.
- Verify whether a vendor-supported fixed release exists before closing remediation.
- Document compensating controls if the plugin must remain enabled.
Public sources used
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- 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: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
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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