CVE-2023-5802 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-5802: WordPress WP Knowledgebase Plugin <= 1.3.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Mihai Iova
Product WordPress Knowledge base & Documentation Plugin – WP Knowledgebase
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 26, 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 Mihai Iova WordPress Knowledge base & Documentation Plugin – WP Knowledgebase plugin <= 1.3.4 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WP Knowledgebase plugin through version 1.3.4 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can trick a logged-in site administrator into performing unintended actions, such as modifying plugin settings or content, by crafting a malicious link or page. The vulnerability requires the admin to click the link while authenticated.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick an authenticated admin into performing unintended actions like changing plugin settings or deleting content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker could modify your knowledge base settings, content, or configuration without your consent if you click a malicious link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 26, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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