CVE-2023-27448: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) plugi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-27448?

makestories \(for google web stories\): upgrade to newer than 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-27448 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27448 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-27448 affect?

CVE-2023-27448 affects makestories \(for google web stories\). Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) plugin <= 2.8.0 versions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-27448?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-27448 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting makestories \(for google web stories\). Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) plugin <= 2.8.0 versions.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2023-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: makestories

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-06 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

makestories makestories \(for google web stories\) UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.8.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy makestories-for-google-web-stories || rpm -q makestories-for-google-web-stories || makestories-for-google-web-stories --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade makestories-for-google-web-stories

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade makestories-for-google-web-stories

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-27448?

makestories \(for google web stories\): upgrade to newer than 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27448 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27448 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-2023-27448 affect?

CVE-2023-27448 affects makestories \(for google web stories\). Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) plugin <= 2.8.0 versions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27448?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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