How severe is CVE-2023-1472?

CVE-2023-1472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1472?

CVE-2023-1472 affects Rapidload Rapidload Power-up For Autoptimize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1472?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1472 published?

CVE-2023-1472 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1472

CVE-2023-1472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapidload Rapidload Power-up For Autoptimize with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Rapidload Rapidload Power-up For Autoptimize
Published: 2023-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on its AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke those functions, via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Actions include resetting the API key, accessing or deleting log files, and deleting cache among others.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1472?: The RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on its AJAX actions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke those functions, via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Actions include resetting the API key, accessing or deleting log files, and deleting cache among others.
How severe is CVE-2023-1472?: CVE-2023-1472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1472?: CVE-2023-1472 affects Rapidload Rapidload Power-up For Autoptimize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1472 published?: CVE-2023-1472 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rapidload:rapidload_power-up_for_autoptimize:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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