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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
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in matthewprice1178 WP Database Optimizer wp-database-optimizer allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects WP Database Optimizer: from n/a through <= 1.2.1.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Database Optimizer versions up to 1.2.1.3 are 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 to WordPress.
What an attacker can do
Perform unwanted actions on the site by tricking an authenticated admin into visiting a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
An attacker could modify site settings or data if an admin visits a malicious link while logged in.
Conditions required to exploit
Site admin must be logged into WordPress and visit an attacker-controlled webpage.
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