CVE-2023-5798

Summary

CVE-2023-5798 is a vulnerability affecting the Assistant WordPress plugin before version 1.4.4. This issue arises from the plugin's failure to validate a parameter, resulting in it making an unsecured request via wp_remote_get(). Consequently, users with a minimal Editor role can execute Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables unauthorized access to internal network resources and potentially sensitive information. WordPress users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the plugin to mitigate this threat.

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