How serious is CVE-2023-4631?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2023-4631?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2023-4631 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-4631?

CVE-2023-4631 affects wpdo dologin security. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4631?

To remediate CVE-2023-4631, check for security patches from wpdo. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2023-4631

Medium

|5.3

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to spoof their IP address when using the DoLogin Security plugin for WordPress, potentially bypassing security measures that rely on IP address verification. It occurs because the plugin improperly trusts certain headers, which can be manipulated if the attacker has access to the network or can send requests through a proxy.

Technical Description

The DoLogin Security WordPress plugin before 3.7 uses headers such as the X-Forwarded-For to retrieve the IP address of the request, which could lead to IP spoofing.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactNone

Integrity ImpactLow

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$724($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 890 days

Quick Information

Published

Sep 25, 2023

over 2 years ago

Last Modified

Mar 3, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

wpdo

Product

dologin security

Related Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-4549Medium

This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the WordPress login form, potentially leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can compromise user accounts. It occurs because the DoLogin Security plugin fails to properly clean up IP addresses from the X-Forwarded-For header, and it affects versions before 3.7.