How severe is CVE-2023-4318?

CVE-2023-4318 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-4318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4318?

CVE-2023-4318 affects Wow-company Herd Effects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4318?

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

When was CVE-2023-4318 published?

CVE-2023-4318 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4318

CVE-2023-4318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wow-company Herd Effects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wow-company Herd Effects
Published: 2023-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Herd Effects WordPress plugin before 5.2.4 does not have CSRF when deleting its items, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary effects via a CSRF attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4318?: The Herd Effects WordPress plugin before 5.2.4 does not have CSRF when deleting its items, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary effects via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2023-4318?: CVE-2023-4318 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-4318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4318?: CVE-2023-4318 affects Wow-company Herd Effects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4318 published?: CVE-2023-4318 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/93b40030-3706-4063-bf59-4ec983afdbb6

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wow-company:herd_effects:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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