CVE-2024-33573
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the EPROLO Dropshipping WordPress plugin that allows unauthorized access to functionality. Attackers can exploit broken access control to perform actions they shouldn't be authorized for. All WordPress sites using affected versions of the EPROLO Dropshipping plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- EPROLO Dropshipping 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
Unauthorized users gain administrative privileges, modify plugin settings, access sensitive dropshipping data, or disrupt e-commerce operations.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users access restricted plugin functionality, potentially viewing or modifying dropshipping configurations and order data.
If Mitigated
With proper authorization controls, only authenticated users with appropriate permissions can access plugin functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure but no special tools or advanced skills.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find EPROLO Dropshipping plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate eprolo-dropshipping
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall to restrict access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to plugin functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for EPROLO Dropshipping versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get eprolo-dropshipping --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.7.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin-specific endpoints
- Unusual user activity in plugin functionality
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to EPROLO plugin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("eprolo" OR "dropshipping") AND ("unauthorized" OR "403" OR "access denied")🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/eprolo-dropshipping/wordpress-eprolo-dropshipping-plugin-1-7-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/eprolo-dropshipping/wordpress-eprolo-dropshipping-plugin-1-7-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
