CVE-2023-32579 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-32579: WordPress Forget About Shortcode Buttons Plugin <= 2.1.2 is vulnerable to Broken Access Control

Vendor Designs & Code
Product Forget About Shortcode Buttons
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published November 9, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Designs & Code Forget About Shortcode Buttons plugin <= 2.1.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Forget About Shortcode Buttons plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of site administrators. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by an admin, triggers unwanted changes to the plugin's settings or functionality. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.1.2 and requires the admin to click the malicious link.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a site admin into clicking a link that performs unauthorized actions on the plugin without the admin's knowledge.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify plugin settings or trigger unintended actions if an admin is tricked into visiting a malicious page.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Site admin must visit a malicious page or click a crafted link while logged into WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 9, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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