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CVE-2023-2352: The CHP Ads Block Detector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to,

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Routine
MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2352 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting chp ads block detector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CHP Ads Block Detector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.9.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the chp_abd_action function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update or reset plugin settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-352
Published2023-08-31
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: sureshchand

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

sureshchand chp ads block detector UPGRADE
Affected: <= 3.9.4
Fixed in: newer than 3.9.4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy chp-ads-block-detector || rpm -q chp-ads-block-detector || chp-ads-block-detector --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.9.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chp-ads-block-detector
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade chp-ads-block-detector
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2352?

chp ads block detector: upgrade to newer than 3.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2352 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2352 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-2352 affect?

CVE-2023-2352 affects chp ads block detector. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The CHP Ads Block Detector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.9.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the chp_abd_action function. This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2023-2352?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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