CVE-2024-12583
📋 TL;DR
The Dynamics 365 Integration plugin for WordPress has a Server-Side Template Injection vulnerability in Twig rendering that allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to execute arbitrary code and read files on the server. This affects all versions up to 1.3.23. Any WordPress site using this vulnerable plugin is at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dynamics 365 Integration plugin for WordPress
⚠️ 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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- 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
Worst Case
Complete server compromise leading to data theft, malware deployment, website defacement, and lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Attacker gains shell access, installs backdoors, steals sensitive data, and uses the server for malicious activities.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and network segmentation are in place, but still significant risk to the affected WordPress instance.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but is straightforward once credentials are obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.24
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3210927/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update WordPress Dynamics 365 Integration plugin to version 1.3.24 or later. 2. In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Dynamics 365 Integration' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Dynamics 365 Integration plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate integration-dynamics
Restrict user roles
allTemporarily remove Contributor and higher roles from untrusted users
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disable the Dynamics 365 Integration plugin
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for suspicious activity from Contributor+ users
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Dynamics 365 Integration version 1.3.23 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get integration-dynamics --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.3.24 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with 'action' parameter containing 'twig' or template rendering
- Suspicious file read/write operations from WordPress process
- Unexpected process execution from web server user
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from web server to external IPs
- Command and control traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("twig" OR "template" OR "render") AND status=200