How severe is CVE-2023-28419?

CVE-2023-28419 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-28419 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28419?

CVE-2023-28419 affects Strangerstudios Force Display Name. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28419?

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

When was CVE-2023-28419 published?

CVE-2023-28419 was published on 2023-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28419

CVE-2023-28419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Strangerstudios Force Display Name with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Strangerstudios Force Display Name
Published: 2023-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Stranger Studios Force First and Last Name as Display Name plugin <= 1.2 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28419?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Stranger Studios Force First and Last Name as Display Name plugin <= 1.2 versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-28419?: CVE-2023-28419 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-28419 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28419?: CVE-2023-28419 affects Strangerstudios Force Display Name. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28419?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28419 published?: CVE-2023-28419 was published on 2023-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/force-first-last/wordpress-force-first-and-last-name-as-display-name-plugin-1-2-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:strangerstudios:force_display_name:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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