CVE-2023-46636 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-46636: WordPress Custom Header Images Plugin <= 1.2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor David Stöckl
Product Custom Header Images
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published November 13, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 David Stöckl Custom Header Images plugin <= 1.2.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Custom Header Images through version 1.2.1 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. The vulnerability requires the admin to visit the attacker's page while authenticated.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into performing unwanted actions (modify settings, delete content) by visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify site settings or content if they trick an admin into visiting a malicious link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged in and visit attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges or complex setup required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 13, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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