CVE-2023-5239
HIGH EPSS 46.6%
Published Nov 27, 20232y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
Published Nov 27, 2023 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
Description
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk WordPress plugin before 2.121 retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headers, allowing an attacker to manipulate its value. This may be used to bypass bruteforce protection.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity High
Availability None
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
46.6% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| cleantalk | security_\&_malware_scan | * | ≤2.121 |
References 1
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1d748f91-773b-49d6-8f68-a27d397713c3
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.