CVE-2023-45274 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45274: WordPress SendPulse Free Web Push Plugin <= 1.3.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Sendpulse
Product SendPulse Free Web Push
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 16, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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 SendPulse SendPulse Free Web Push plugin <= 1.3.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SendPulse Free Web Push versions up to 1.3.1 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 actions on the SendPulse configuration without the admin's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability requires the victim to visit the attacker's page while authenticated to the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unauthorized actions on SendPulse settings by tricking an authenticated admin into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker could modify your SendPulse push notification settings, potentially disrupting campaigns or redirecting notifications.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 16, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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