CVE-2023-7202: fatal error notify CSRF — Exploit

Description

The Fatal Error Notify WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in its test_error AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and spam the admin email address with error messages. The issue is also exploitable via CSRF

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
verygoodplugins	fatal_error_notify	< 1.5.3

References

Exploits

https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-7202-fatal-error-notify-error-email-sending-csrf/ https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d923ba5b-1c20-40ee-ac69-cd0bb65b375a/ https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-7202-fatal-error-notify-error-email-sending-csrf/ https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d923ba5b-1c20-40ee-ac69-cd0bb65b375a/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7202? +

The Fatal Error Notify WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in its test_error AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and spam the admin email address with error messages. The issue is also exploitable via CSRF It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-7202? +

CVE-2023-7202 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7202? +

CVE-2023-7202 affects products from verygoodplugins, specifically: fatal_error_notify. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-7202? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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