CVE-2024-2696
📋 TL;DR
The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before version 2024.04.30 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its settings. This allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, even in WordPress multisite setups where unfiltered_html is restricted. The vulnerability primarily affects WordPress sites using this plugin.
💻 Affected Systems
- socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin
📦 What is this software?
Swift Framework by Swiftideas
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker with admin privileges could inject malicious JavaScript that steals session cookies, redirects users to phishing sites, or performs actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to full site compromise.
Likely Case
Malicious admin injects JavaScript payloads that execute when other privileged users view plugin settings, potentially allowing privilege escalation or data theft within the WordPress environment.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls limiting admin privileges and regular security monitoring, impact is limited to potential data exposure from users viewing malicious content.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires admin-level access to WordPress. The vulnerability is in plugin settings that lack proper input sanitization and output escaping.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2024.04.30
Vendor Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b6e64af0-adeb-4e28-9a81-f4024b0446ee/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'socialdriver-framework' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2024.04.30+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable or remove the socialdriver-framework plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate socialdriver-framework
wp plugin delete socialdriver-framework
Restrict admin access
allLimit WordPress admin privileges to trusted users only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who has admin privileges in WordPress
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins → socialdriver-framework versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=socialdriver-framework --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2024.04.30 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual modifications to plugin settings by admin users
- JavaScript payloads in WordPress database fields
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious JavaScript in HTTP responses from plugin pages
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (plugin="socialdriver-framework" AND version<"2024.04.30")