CVE-2023-22689 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-22689: WordPress Auto Affiliate Links Plugin <= 6.3 is vulnerable to Broken Access Control

Vendor Lucian Apostol
Product Auto Affiliate Links
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published May 20, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Lucian Apostol Auto Affiliate Links plugin <= 6.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Auto Affiliate Links versions 6.3 and earlier contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without their knowledge. The vulnerability requires the admin to click a link or visit a page controlled by the attacker.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unwanted actions (modify settings, create content) on behalf of a logged-in administrator.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can trick your admin into unknowingly changing plugin settings or site configuration.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Site admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage or click a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 20, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated