plugin vulnerability could allow CSRF attacks on logged in admins
CVE-2024-6023

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Contentlock
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The ContentLock WordPress plugin, up to version 1.0.3, is susceptible to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks due to the absence of adequate CSRF protection mechanisms when adding email addresses. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to exploit the functionality and perform actions on behalf of an authenticated admin, leading to unauthorized modifications and data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

ContentLock 0 <= 1.0.3

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-2024-6023 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e812189-2980-453d-931d-...
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

Norbert Hofmann
WPScan
.