CVE-2024-29800
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on WordPress sites using the Timber plugin by exploiting insecure deserialization of untrusted data. It affects all WordPress sites running Timber plugin versions up to 1.23.0. Successful exploitation could lead to complete site compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Timber Plugin
⚠️ 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, malware installation, and site defacement.
Likely Case
Unauthenticated attackers gain administrative access to WordPress, allowing content manipulation, plugin/themes installation, and backdoor persistence.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and output encoding are implemented, though deserialization vulnerabilities remain dangerous.
🎯 Exploit Status
Deserialization vulnerabilities are frequently weaponized due to their potential for remote code execution.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.23.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/timber-library/wordpress-timber-plugin-1-23-0-deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Timber plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.23.1+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Timber Plugin
allTemporarily disable the Timber plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate timber-library
Restrict Plugin Access
allUse web application firewall to block access to Timber plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied data
- Deploy web application firewall with rules specifically targeting deserialization attacks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Timber versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get timber-library --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Timber plugin version is 1.23.1 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Timber endpoints
- PHP deserialization errors in logs
- Unexpected plugin file modifications
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing serialized PHP objects
- Traffic to known exploit patterns for CVE-2024-29800
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("timber" AND "deserialization" OR "untrusted data")