CVE-2024-31292
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to WordPress sites running the Moove Agency Import XML and RSS Feeds plugin. Attackers can exploit this to upload malicious files like PHP shells, potentially leading to remote code execution. All WordPress sites using affected plugin versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Moove Agency Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress 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
Complete site compromise through remote code execution, allowing attackers to deface websites, steal data, install backdoors, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Attackers upload web shells to gain persistent access, deface websites, or use the server for malicious activities like phishing or malware distribution.
If Mitigated
File uploads are blocked or properly validated, preventing malicious file execution while maintaining legitimate import functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires contributor-level access or higher, but the vulnerability is well-documented and easy to exploit.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.6
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/import-xml-feed/wordpress-import-xml-and-rss-feeds-plugin-2-1-5-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Import XML and RSS Feeds'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.1.6+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible.
wp plugin deactivate import-xml-feed
Restrict File Uploads
allConfigure web server to block execution of uploaded files in the plugin's upload directory.
Add 'Deny from all' to .htaccess in upload directory or equivalent web server configuration
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin entirely if not essential for site functionality
- Implement strict file upload validation at the application or web server level
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Import XML and RSS Feeds' version 2.1.5 or lower.Check Version:
wp plugin get import-xml-feed --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version shows 2.1.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to plugin directories
- POST requests to import functionality with unexpected file types
- Execution of uploaded PHP files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests uploading files with .php, .phtml, or other executable extensions to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/import-xml-feed/" OR uri LIKE "%/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php%") AND (method="POST" AND (file_ext="php" OR file_ext="phtml" OR file_ext="exe"))🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/import-xml-feed/wordpress-import-xml-and-rss-feeds-plugin-2-1-5-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/import-xml-feed/wordpress-import-xml-and-rss-feeds-plugin-2-1-5-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
