CVE-2023-45653 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45653: WordPress Video Playlist For YouTube Plugin <= 6.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Galaxy Weblinks
Product Video Playlist For YouTube
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 16, 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 Galaxy Weblinks Video Playlist For YouTube plugin <= 6.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Video Playlist For YouTube versions up to 6.0 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without their knowledge. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the admin must visit the attacker's page—and does not expose sensitive data, but can modify site settings or content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into performing unwanted actions on the site by visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify plugin settings or content if they trick your admin into clicking a malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges or authentication bypass needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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