CSRF Vulnerability in AZIndex WordPress Plugin Could Allow Admin to Delete Arbitrary Index
CVE-2024-7688

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Azindex
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The AZIndex WordPress plugin, notably up to version 0.8.1, is susceptible to vulnerabilities due to the absence of Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) checks in certain functionalities. This security oversight may enable attackers to exploit authenticated sessions, allowing malicious actions such as unauthorized deletion of indexes by users with admin privileges. It is imperative for users of this plugin to implement security measures to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

AZIndex 0 <= 0.8.1

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-2024-7688 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6c1d4354-b88b-46ca-b25a-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
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
.