CVE-2023-5525
CVE-2023-5525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limitloginattempts Limit Login Attempts Reloaded 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Limitloginattempts Limit Login Attempts Reloaded
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- Last modified:
Description
The Limit Login Attempts Reloaded WordPress plugin before 2.25.26 is missing authorization on the `toggle_auto_update` AJAX action, allowing any user with a valid nonce to toggle the auto-update status of the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5525?
- The Limit Login Attempts Reloaded WordPress plugin before 2.25.26 is missing authorization on the `toggle_auto_update` AJAX action, allowing any user with a valid nonce to toggle the auto-update status of the plugin.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5525?
- CVE-2023-5525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-5525 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5525?
- CVE-2023-5525 affects Limitloginattempts Limit Login Attempts Reloaded. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5525?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5525 published?
- CVE-2023-5525 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:limitloginattempts:limit_login_attempts_reloaded:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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