MEDIUM
CVE-2023-4318
Published: September 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Herd Effects WordPress plugin before 5.2.4 does not have CSRF when deleting its items, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary effects via a CSRF attack
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-4318 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
wow-company1 product(s)
herd effects
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/93b40030-3706-4063-bf59-4ec983afdbb6Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/93b40030-3706-4063-bf59-4ec983afdbb6Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-4318
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 11, 2023
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-4318 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.