CSRF in Vektor-Inc Vk Block Patterns

CVE-2024-0623

The VK Block Patterns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.31.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the vbp_clear_patterns_cache() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear the patterns cache via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Vulnerability class: CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)

EPSS: 0.007 (48.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0623?
CVE-2024-0623 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vektor-Inc Vk Block Patterns, classified under Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2024-01-20.
How severe is CVE-2024-0623?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-0623 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.