CVE-2023-25489 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25489: WordPress Update Theme and Plugins from Zip File Plugin <= 2.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Jeff Sherk
Product Update Theme and Plugins from Zip File
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 4, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jeff Sherk Update Theme and Plugins from Zip File plugin <= 2.0.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Update Theme and Plugins from Zip File plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, triggers unintended plugin or theme uploads or updates without the admin's knowledge or consent. This requires the victim to visit the attacker's page while authenticated to the WordPress site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a site admin into uploading or updating plugins/themes without their knowledge by visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can upload malicious plugins or themes to your site if an admin visits a crafted link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Site admin must be logged into WordPress and visit an attacker-controlled webpage while authenticated.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 4, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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