CVE-2023-5239

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

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Published Nov 27, 2023
Updated: Dec 1, 2023

Summary

CVE-2023-5239 refers to a vulnerability found in the Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk WordPress plugin before version 2.121. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the client IP addresses retrieved from potentially untrusted headers, enabling them to bypass brute force protection. The affected products include a wide range of versions and variants of the CleanTalk WordPress plugin. The potential danger posed by this vulnerability is high, with a base severity rating of HIGH and an impact score of 3.6 out of 10. To remediate this vulnerability, organizations are advised to update their CleanTalk WordPress plugin to version 2.121 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes.

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