HIGH
CVE-2023-5798
Published: October 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Assistant WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not validate a parameter before making a request to it via wp_remote_get(), which could allow users with a role as low as Editor to perform SSRF attacks
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5798 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
fastlinemedia1 product(s)
assistant
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/bbb4c98c-4dd7-421e-9666-98f15acde761Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bbb4c98c-4dd7-421e-9666-98f15acde761Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-5798
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 26, 2023
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5798 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.