How severe is CVE-2023-5448?

CVE-2023-5448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5448?

CVE-2023-5448 affects Aviplugins Wp Register Profile With Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5448?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-5448 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5448 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57763.

When was CVE-2023-5448 published?

CVE-2023-5448 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5448

CVE-2023-5448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aviplugins Wp Register Profile With Shortcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57763
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Aviplugins Wp Register Profile With Shortcode
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Register Profile With Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.5.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update_password_validate function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset a user's password via a forged request granted they can trick the user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5448?: The WP Register Profile With Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.5.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update_password_validate function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset a user's password via a forged request granted they can trick the user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2023-5448?: CVE-2023-5448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5448?: CVE-2023-5448 affects Aviplugins Wp Register Profile With Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-5448 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5448 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57763.
When was CVE-2023-5448 published?: CVE-2023-5448 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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