CVE-2023-37968 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-37968: WordPress Falang multilanguage Plugin <= 1.3.39 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Faboba
Product Falang multilanguage for WordPress
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published July 17, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Faboba Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin <= 1.3.39 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Falang multilanguage plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.3.39 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without the admin's knowledge or consent. This could allow modification of plugin settings or other administrative functions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unwanted administrative actions on the site by tricking a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker could modify plugin settings or perform other admin actions without your permission if you visit a compromised site while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site administrator must visit a malicious webpage while logged into WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 17, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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