CVE-2024-33925
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WordPress Embed Google Fonts plugin. It allows attackers to perform actions without proper authentication, potentially modifying plugin settings or accessing restricted functionality. All WordPress sites using this plugin from any version up to 3.1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Embed Google Fonts 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 could modify plugin settings, potentially injecting malicious code or redirecting users to malicious sites, leading to site compromise or data theft.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could change plugin configurations, disrupt font functionality, or perform limited administrative actions within the plugin scope.
If Mitigated
With proper authorization controls, only authenticated administrators could modify plugin settings, preventing unauthorized access.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability involves missing authorization checks, making exploitation straightforward once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 3.1.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/embed-google-fonts/wordpress-embed-google-fonts-plugin-3-1-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Embed Google Fonts' and check for updates. 4. Update to the latest version. 5. If no update is available, deactivate and remove the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate embed-google-fonts
Remove Plugin
allCompletely remove the plugin from WordPress installation
wp plugin delete embed-google-fonts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access to plugin endpoints
- Restrict access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting or additional authentication layers
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Embed Google Fonts' version 3.1.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get embed-google-fonts --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is higher than 3.1.0 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin-specific endpoints
- Unexpected modifications to plugin settings
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with plugin-specific actions from unauthenticated sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND action="embed_google_fonts_*") AND user="-"🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/embed-google-fonts/wordpress-embed-google-fonts-plugin-3-1-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/embed-google-fonts/wordpress-embed-google-fonts-plugin-3-1-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
