CVE-2023-5877

By nvd • 1/1/2024

CVE-2023-5877: Critical Security Flaw in WordPress Affiliate Toolkit Plugin A serious security vulnerability has been identified in the Affiliate Toolkit WordPress plugin prior to version 3.4.3.

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CVE-2023-5877

CVE-2023-5877
CYBERSECURITY ALERT
THREAT SIMPLIFIED

CVE-2023-5877: Critical Security Flaw in WordPress Affiliate Toolkit Plugin

A serious security vulnerability has been identified in the Affiliate Toolkit WordPress plugin prior to version 3.4.3. This flaw allows unauthorized users to access a specific part of the plugin, known as atkp_imagereceiver.php, without the need for any login credentials. Unauthenticated visitors can send requests to any URL, including internal network addresses that are not meant to be publicly accessible. This issue, known as Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF), has been assigned the identifier CVE-2023-5877.

What Does This Mean for You?

The severity of this vulnerability is rated as Critical, with a score of 9.8 out of 10 on the CVSS scale. The implications of this flaw can be quite serious, as it could allow attackers to access sensitive information and potentially disrupt your server's availability.

How to Protect Yourself

To ensure your website remains secure, it is highly recommended that you update the Affiliate Toolkit plugin to version 3.4.3 or later as soon as possible. Here’s what you can do:

  • Check Your Plugin Version: Log into your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the 'Plugins' section to verify the version of the Affiliate Toolkit.
  • Update If Necessary: If your version is older than 3.4.3, proceed to update it immediately.
  • Monitor Website Activity: Keep an eye on your website for any unusual activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.

For more information on this vulnerability, you can refer to the WPScan Advisory.