CVE-2023-27448 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-27448: WordPress MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) Plugin <= 2.8.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Makestories Team
Product MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 6, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) plugin <= 2.8.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

MakeStories for Google Web Stories versions up to 2.8.0 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. 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 victim to visit the attacker's page while authenticated to the WordPress site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unwanted actions on the site (modify content, change settings) by tricking an authenticated admin into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify site content or settings by exploiting an admin's browser session without their consent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Site admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges or direct site access required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 6, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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