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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-delivered CSRF requiring no attacker privileges but mandating victim click (UI:R); high CIA impact reflects full admin-action scope if victim is authenticated.
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Unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Simply Schedule Appointments <= 1.6.12.23 versions.
AnalysisAI
Cross-site request forgery in the Simply Schedule Appointments WordPress plugin (versions ≤ 1.6.12.23) enables an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform arbitrary privileged actions on behalf of a logged-in WordPress administrator. By luring an authenticated admin into loading a malicious web page or clicking a crafted link, the attacker's forged request is executed with the victim's full session privileges - potentially manipulating appointment data, customer records, and plugin configuration. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires that the targeted WordPress site has the Simply Schedule Appointments plugin installed and active at version ≤ 1.6.12.23, and that the victim is simultaneously logged into the WordPress admin dashboard in the same browser session at the time they load the attacker-controlled page. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 8.8 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) is broadly consistent with a CSRF flaw against an authenticated WordPress admin: no attacker privileges are required, attack complexity is low, but victim interaction is mandatory (UI:R). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Update the Simply Schedule Appointments plugin to a version beyond 1.6.12.23; the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simply-schedule-appointments/vulnerability/wordpress-simply-schedule-appointments-plugin-1-6-12-23-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability should be consulted for the specific patched version once confirmed available. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, audit which WordPress installations use Simply Schedule Appointments plugin and document installed versions; restrict WordPress admin panel access to trusted IP ranges and enable two-factor authentication for all administrator accounts to reduce attack surface. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-69937
GHSA-95h8-hr2w-h7f8