MEDIUM
CVE-2023-6008
CWE-352Published: November 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 5.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on multiple functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add, modify, or delete user meta and plugin options.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-6008 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
userproplugin1 product(s)
userpro
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-6008
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 22, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-6008 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.