Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a CSRF flaw in the WordPress Crowdsignal Dashboard plugin through 3.0.11. An attacker may need to trick a logged-in site user into an action that changes plugin state. The documented impact is limited integrity and availability loss, not data theft.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize internet-facing business sites using Crowdsignal, especially where administrators remain logged in during normal browsing. This does not justify emergency response without affected assets or exploitation evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2023-51489 is CWE-352 in Automattic Crowdsignal Dashboard - Polls, Surveys & more, package polldaddy, through 3.0.11. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, and low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Crowdsignal Dashboard - Polls, Surveys & more installed at version 3.0.11 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires user interaction, consistent with CSRF risk against an authenticated victim session.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle names the product, affected range, CWE, CVSS, and Patchstack entry, but not a fixed version or technical details. Avoid assuming endpoint behavior, exploit maturity, or remediation beyond vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the polldaddy Crowdsignal plugin.
- Update the plugin if vendor guidance identifies a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin until vendor guidance is clear.
- Restrict administrative access and review WordPress security controls for CSRF-sensitive actions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Crowdsignal Dashboard is installed and enabled.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag 3.0.11 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisory status for fixed-version guidance.
- Check change logs for CSRF or nonce-related fixes before closing remediation.
Public sources used
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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 vector scores
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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
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.