CVE-2024-33944
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Kestrel WooCommerce AWeber Newsletter Subscription WordPress plugin. It allows unauthenticated attackers to change or reset AWeber access tokens, potentially compromising newsletter subscription functionality and associated data. All WordPress sites using affected versions of this plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Kestrel WooCommerce AWeber Newsletter Subscription 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 hijack AWeber integration, steal subscriber data, send unauthorized newsletters, or disrupt email marketing operations.
Likely Case
Unauthorized modification of AWeber tokens leading to newsletter subscription manipulation and potential data exposure.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact would be limited to temporary service disruption.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated access to token change/reset functionality, making exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.0.3 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WooCommerce AWeber Newsletter Subscription'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 4.0.3+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate woocommerce-aweber-newsletter-subscription
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall to block access to vulnerable endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the WooCommerce AWeber Newsletter Subscription plugin immediately
- Implement strict network access controls and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'WooCommerce AWeber Newsletter Subscription' versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get woocommerce-aweber-newsletter-subscription --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.0.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to AWeber token endpoints
- Failed authentication attempts on plugin admin pages
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with AWeber-related parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND (param="aweber" OR param="token"))🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-aweber-newsletter-subscription/wordpress-woocommerce-aweber-newsletter-subscription-plugin-4-0-1-unauthenticated-access-token-change-reset-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-aweber-newsletter-subscription/wordpress-woocommerce-aweber-newsletter-subscription-plugin-4-0-1-unauthenticated-access-token-change-reset-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
