CVE-2023-34182 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-34182: WordPress LH Password Changer Plugin <= 1.55 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Peter Shaw
Product LH Password Changer
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published November 9, 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 Peter Shaw LH Password Changer plugin <= 1.55 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

LH Password Changer versions 1.55 and earlier 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 password changes or other administrative actions without the admin's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the admin must visit the attacker's page while authenticated.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick an authenticated admin into performing unwanted password changes or administrative actions via a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can change passwords or modify settings for any admin who visits a malicious link while logged in, potentially locking out legitimate administrators.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges or complex setup required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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