CSRF Vulnerability in Advanced Search WordPress Plugin Allows Unwanted Actions
CVE-2024-2739

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Advanced Search
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-2739?

The Advanced Search plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 1.1.6, lacks proper CSRF checks in certain functionalities. This vulnerability can empower attackers to manipulate actions of authenticated users without their consent. By executing CSRF attacks, malicious entities may force users to perform unwanted operations, potentially compromising sensitive information or altering user-generated content.

Affected Version(s)

Advanced Search 0 <= 1.1.6

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-2739 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5b84145b-f94e-4ea7-84d5-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.