CVE-2024-10124 – The Vayu Blocks WordPress plugin has a critical... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-10124?

CVE-2024-10124 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Vayu Blocks WordPress plugin has a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This can lead to remote code execution if a vulnerable plugin is installed. All WordPress sites using Vayu Blocks version 1.1.1 or earlier are affected.

📋 TL;DR

The Vayu Blocks WordPress plugin has a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This can lead to remote code execution if a vulnerable plugin is installed. All WordPress sites using Vayu Blocks version 1.1.1 or earlier are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce

Versions: All versions up to and including 1.1.1

Operating Systems: All

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: WordPress installations with the vulnerable plugin enabled are affected regardless of configuration.

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:

Review the CVE details at NVD
Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Attackers achieve full remote code execution, compromise the WordPress site, and potentially the underlying server.

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Likely Case

Attackers install malicious plugins to create backdoors, steal data, or deploy ransomware.

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If Mitigated

Attackers can only install plugins but cannot execute code if no vulnerable plugins are present.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

The vulnerability requires no authentication and minimal technical skill to exploit.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 1.2.0

Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3203532/vayu-blocks/tags/1.2.0/inc/vayu-sites/app.php

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Vayu Blocks and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.2.0 or higher.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable Vayu Blocks Plugin

all

Temporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched.

wp plugin deactivate vayu-blocks

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement web application firewall rules to block requests to tp_install() function.
Restrict plugin installation capabilities to trusted IP addresses only.

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Vayu Blocks version 1.1.1 or lower.

Check Version:

wp plugin get vayu-blocks --field=version

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm Vayu Blocks version is 1.2.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual plugin installation activity, especially from unauthenticated users.

Network Indicators:

HTTP POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action=tp_install parameter.

SIEM Query:

source="wordpress.log" AND "tp_install" AND status=200

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2024-10124

CVSS v3 Score: 9.8 (CRITICAL)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-284

Published: December 12, 2024

Last Updated: December 12, 2024

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