Short URL <= 1.6.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via configuration_page
Vulnerability Description
The Short URL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.6.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the configuration_page function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add and import redirects, including comments containing cross-site scripting as detailed in CVE-2023-1602, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
Am I Vulnerable?
Launch our assessment wizard to check if your infrastructure is exposed to • CVE-2023-1604
Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Etan Imanol Castro Aldrete
References
More from kaizencoders
View All →Affected Vendor
kaizencoders
View all reports →