CVE-2023-44240 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44240: WordPress Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner Plugin <= 1.54 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Peter Butler
Product Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 9, 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 Peter Butler Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner plugin <= 1.54 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Timthumb Vulnerability Scanner versions up to 1.54 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by an authenticated user, performs unwanted actions within the scanner without the user's knowledge. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not affect data confidentiality, but can modify scanner settings or state.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in user into performing unwanted actions in the scanner via a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

If you run this scanner, an attacker could manipulate its configuration or operations through social engineering.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

User must be authenticated to the scanner and visit an attacker-controlled webpage.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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