CVE-2023-7297 is a medium-severity vulnerability classified as CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) affecting the TwitterPosts WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.2. The vulnerability arises because the plugin lacks proper CSRF protections when updating its settings. This means that an attacker can craft a malicious web request that, if visited by an authenticated WordPress administrator, could cause the admin's browser to unknowingly submit a request to change plugin settings. Since the plugin does not verify the legitimacy of the request origin via anti-CSRF tokens or similar mechanisms, the attacker can exploit this to alter configurations without the admin's consent or knowledge. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N) suggests the attack can be performed remotely over the network without authentication or user interaction, impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. The vulnerability is specific to the TwitterPosts plugin, which is used within WordPress environments to integrate or display Twitter content. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability was published on May 15, 2025, and was assigned by WPScan. The lack of CSRF protection in admin settings update functionality is a common web security flaw that can lead to unauthorized changes, potentially undermining site integrity or exposing sensitive data if settings control API keys or tokens.

For European organizations using WordPress sites with the TwitterPosts plugin, this vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate plugin settings stealthily if an administrator visits a malicious site or clicks a crafted link. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information (confidentiality impact) or unauthorized modification of plugin behavior (integrity impact), such as redirecting Twitter feeds, injecting malicious content, or exposing API credentials. While availability is not directly affected, the integrity and confidentiality impacts can undermine trust in the affected websites, potentially damaging brand reputation and user trust. Organizations in sectors with strict data protection regulations like GDPR must be cautious, as unauthorized data exposure or manipulation could lead to compliance violations and penalties. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction increases risk, especially in environments where administrators may access untrusted websites. However, the impact is limited to sites using this specific plugin, which may not be widespread among large enterprises but could be more common in small to medium businesses or niche websites.

1. Immediate mitigation involves disabling or uninstalling the TwitterPosts plugin until a patch is available. 2. If the plugin is essential, restrict administrative access to trusted networks and users to reduce exposure. 3. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) and SameSite cookie attributes to mitigate CSRF risks at the browser level. 4. Educate administrators to avoid visiting untrusted websites while logged into WordPress admin panels. 5. Monitor plugin updates closely and apply patches promptly once released. 6. Consider using Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) that can detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting the plugin's endpoints. 7. Review and audit plugin settings regularly for unauthorized changes. 8. For developers or site maintainers, consider contributing or requesting the plugin vendor to implement anti-CSRF tokens and nonce verification in all state-changing requests.