CVE-2023-44243 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44243: WordPress Instant CSS Plugin <= 1.2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Dylan Blokhuis
Product Instant CSS
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 6, 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 Dylan Blokhuis Instant CSS plugin <= 1.2.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Instant CSS versions up to 1.2.1 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in user, performs unwanted actions within the application. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not expose sensitive data, but can modify site settings or content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in user into performing unwanted actions on the site, such as changing settings or modifying content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site settings or content could be altered without the user's knowledge if an admin or editor visits a malicious page.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

User must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage or click a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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