CVE-2023-40009

Summary

CVE-2023-40009 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting versions 1.4.0 and below of the ThimPress WP Pipes plugin for WordPress. This issue allows an attacker to manipulate a user's session and perform unintended actions on their behalf, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or data access. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and verification of origin during certain plugin functions, making it essential for users to update to the latest version or implement necessary CSRF protections to mitigate the risk.

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