CVE-2023-5424: ws form — Fix

Description

The WS Form LITE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.9.217. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1236 CWE-1236

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
westguardsolutions	ws_form	< 1.9.218
westguardsolutions	ws_form	< 1.9.218

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3098265%40ws-form&new=3098265%40ws-form&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3098265%40ws-form&new=3098265%40ws-form&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Other References

https://wsform.com/changelog/?utm_source=wp_plugins&utm_medium=readme https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38ccaa81-77ec-46f2-9bec-d74fa2e093f3?source=cve https://wsform.com/changelog/?utm_source=wp_plugins&utm_medium=readme https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38ccaa81-77ec-46f2-9bec-d74fa2e093f3?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5424? +

The WS Form LITE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.9.217. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-5424? +

CVE-2023-5424 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5424? +

CVE-2023-5424 affects products from westguardsolutions, specifically: ws_form. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-5424? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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