CVE-2023-3409

CVE-2023-3409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bricksbuilder Bricks 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

Description

The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'reset_settings' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the theme's settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3409?
The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'reset_settings' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the theme's settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2023-3409?
CVE-2023-3409 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-2023-3409 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3409?
CVE-2023-3409 affects Bricksbuilder Bricks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3409?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-3409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-3409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44076.
When was CVE-2023-3409 published?
CVE-2023-3409 was published on 2024-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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