CVE-2023-50858 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-50858: WordPress Anti Hacker Plugin <= 4.34 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Bill Minozzi
Product Disable Json API, Login Lockdown, XMLRPC, Pingback, Stop User Enumeration Anti Hacker Scan
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published December 28, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Bill Minozzi Disable Json API, Login Lockdown, XMLRPC, Pingback, Stop User Enumeration Anti Hacker Scan.This issue affects Disable Json API, Login Lockdown, XMLRPC, Pingback, Stop User Enumeration Anti Hacker Scan: from n/a through 4.34.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Disable Json API plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated site administrator. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in admin, triggers unintended changes to plugin settings or site configuration. The vulnerability affects versions up to 4.34 and requires the admin to visit a malicious link or page.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into changing plugin settings or site configuration without their knowledge.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Plugin settings could be altered by attackers without your consent, potentially disabling security features.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must visit a malicious webpage while logged into WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 28, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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