CVE-2023-0552Registration Forms Open Redirect
The Registration Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.2.3 does not properly validate the redirection URL when logging in and login out, leading to an Open Redirect vulnerability
Published Feb 27, 2023 · Updated Mar 18, 2025 · Also known as 8bbcbefa-f38d-4752-acca-3545976cc59f, WORDFENCE-8bbcbefa-f38d-4752-acca-3545976cc59f
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-0552 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4 v3.1) affecting Pie Register (Genetechsolutions), Registration Forms.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Feb 27, 2023. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Pie Register 3.8.2.3, Registration Forms 3.8.2.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Feb 27, 2023
0 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
11
Reports of active use
Description
The Registration Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.2.3 does not properly validate the redirection URL when logging in and login out, leading to an Open Redirect vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 27, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 27, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Pie RegisterGenetechsolutions | See advisory | 3.8.2.3 |
| Registration Forms | >= 3.8.1.4 | 3.8.2.3 |
Patched Releases
Pie Register
3.8.2.3
Registration Forms
3.8.2.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 27, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 27, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 27, 2023
Last updated
Mar 18, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
References
- advisorywordfence.com · 8bbcbefa-f38d-4752-acca-3545976cc59f
- advisorywordfence.com · 8bbcbefa-f38d-4752-acca-3545976cc59f
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Registration Forms WordPress plugin before 3.8.2.3 does not properly validate the redirection URL when logging in and login out, leading to an Open Redirect vulnerability
Affected: Pie Register (Genetechsolutions); Registration Forms versions >= 3.8.1.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Feb 27, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
Fixed versions are available, including Pie Register 3.8.2.3, Registration Forms 3.8.2.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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