What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5611?

CVE-2023-5611 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-5611?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-5611. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Seraphinite Accelerator CVE-2023-5611

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2023-11-27 contact@wpscan.com

CSRF WordPress Authentication Bypass Seraphinite Accelerator

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 27, 2023 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

The Seraphinite Accelerator WordPress plugin before 2.20.32 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when resetting and importing its settings, allowing unauthenticated users to reset them

AnalysisAI

The Seraphinite Accelerator WordPress plugin before 2.20.32 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when resetting and importing its settings, allowing unauthenticated users to reset them. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The Seraphinite Accelerator WordPress plugin before 2.20.32 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks when resetting and importing its settings, allowing unauthenticated users to reset them Affected products include: S-Sols Seraphinite Accelerator. Version information: before 2.20.32.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.