CVE-2023-3209: The MStore API WordPress plugin before 3.9.7 does not secure most of its AJAX actions by implementing privilege checks, nonce checks, or a combination of both.

low Affects mstore-api (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2023-07-10; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The MStore API WordPress plugin before 3.9.7 does not secure most of its AJAX actions by implementing privilege checks, nonce checks, or a combination of both.

Package: mstore-api (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <3.9.7
Fixed in: 3.9.7
Severity: low CVSS 3.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (19.9th percentile)
Published: 2023-07-10
Source: nvd

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