CVE-2024-32825
📋 TL;DR
The Simply Static WordPress plugin versions up to 3.1.3 write sensitive information to log files that could be accessed by unauthorized users. This vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive data like credentials or configuration details from log files. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the Simply Static plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Simply Static 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
Attackers gain access to administrative credentials, database connection strings, or API keys, leading to complete site compromise, data theft, or unauthorized administrative access.
Likely Case
Attackers extract sensitive configuration data or credentials from log files, potentially enabling further attacks like privilege escalation or data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
With proper file permissions and access controls, log files remain inaccessible, limiting exposure to authenticated users with file system access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to log file locations, which may be predictable in WordPress installations. No public exploit code has been identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.1.4
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simply-static/wordpress-simply-static-plugin-3-1-3-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Simply Static and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 3.1.4 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Log File Access
linuxSet proper file permissions on WordPress log directories to prevent unauthorized access.
chmod 640 /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/simply-static/logs/*
chown www-data:www-data /path/to/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/simply-static/logs/*
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the Simply Static plugin until patching is possible.
wp plugin deactivate simply-static
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or restrict web server access to log file directories using .htaccess or web server configuration.
- Implement file integrity monitoring on log directories to detect unauthorized access attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Simply Static > Version. If version is 3.1.3 or earlier, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get simply-static --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Simply Static plugin version is 3.1.4 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-content/uploads/simply-static/logs/ directory
- HTTP requests for .log files in plugin directories
Network Indicators:
- Unusual GET requests for log files from external IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*simply-static*log*" OR url="*.log") AND response_code=200🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simply-static/wordpress-simply-static-plugin-3-1-3-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simply-static/wordpress-simply-static-plugin-3-1-3-sensitive-data-exposure-via-log-file-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
