Unprotected CSRF Vulnerability in KKProgressbar2 Free WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-4535

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Kkprogressbar2 Free
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The KKProgressbar2 Free WordPress plugin version 1.1.4.2 lacks proper CSRF validation in certain areas, which enables potential attackers to exploit this flaw. By harnessing CSRF attacks, an attacker could trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions on behalf of the users, thereby compromising the integrity of their actions on the site.

Affected Version(s)

KKProgressbar2 Free 0 <= 1.1.4.2

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-2024-4535 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4980886-da10-4bbc-a84a-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.