CVE-2023-25980 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25980: WordPress Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions Plugin <= 5.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Cage Web Design | Rolf Van Gelder
Product Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions
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 CAGE Web Design | Rolf van Gelder Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions plugin <= 5.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions WordPress plugin through version 5.1 does not properly validate requests, allowing an attacker to perform unwanted actions on behalf of an authenticated user. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, triggers database optimization or other plugin functions without the administrator's knowledge or consent.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trigger plugin actions (like database optimization) on behalf of a logged-in administrator without their consent.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can perform plugin operations as your administrator account if you click a malicious link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site administrator must visit a malicious link or page controlled by the attacker while logged into WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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