CVE-2024-32507
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the WordPress 'Login with phone number' plugin allows attackers to escalate privileges due to improper privilege management. Attackers can gain administrative access to WordPress sites running vulnerable versions. All WordPress sites using this plugin from version n/a through 1.7.16 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Login with phone number 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 takeover where attackers gain administrative privileges, can install backdoors, modify content, steal data, or use the site for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers gain administrative access to compromise the WordPress site, potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or malware distribution.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to potential unauthorized access that can be quickly detected and contained.
🎯 Exploit Status
Privilege escalation vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited once details become public.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.17 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/login-with-phone-number/wordpress-login-with-phone-number-plugin-1-7-16-privilege-escalation-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Login with phone number' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.7.17+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate login-with-phone-number
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual admin activity
- Use web application firewall rules to block suspicious privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Login with phone number → Version. If version is 1.7.16 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get login-with-phone-number --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.7.17 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege changes in WordPress user logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin login from new IP
Network Indicators:
- Unusual admin panel access patterns
- Requests to privilege escalation endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" (event="user_role_changed" OR event="privilege_escalation")🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/login-with-phone-number/wordpress-login-with-phone-number-plugin-1-7-16-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/login-with-phone-number/wordpress-login-with-phone-number-plugin-1-7-16-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
