Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in Favicon Generator WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-7864

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Favicon Generator (closed)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Favicon Generator plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.1 is vulnerable due to the absence of proper Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and path validation mechanisms in the output_sub_admin_page_0() function. This lack of security measures permits authenticated attackers, such as logged-in administrators, to potentially manipulate the server's file structure, leading to unauthorized file deletions. It is essential for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Favicon Generator (CLOSED) 0 < 2.1

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-2024-7864 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ce62e78-04a4-46b2-b97f-...
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

Daniel Ruf
WPScan
.