WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2023-45106 Modified

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter: Cross-site request forgery

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is affected by cross-site request forgery. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Exploitation relies on a signed-in privileged user submitting an attacker-controlled request.

CVE / CNA score 4.3 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Plugin slug
urvanov-syntax-highlighter
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Oct 12, 2023
Weakness
CWE-352 — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

This CVE was published Oct 12, 2023 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Urvanov Syntax Highlighter to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Fedor Urvanov, Aram Kocharyan Urvanov Syntax Highlighter plugin <= 2.8.33 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources