CVE-2024-35701
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the PropertyHive WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view affected pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using PropertyHive versions up to 2.0.13 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PropertyHive WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Propertyhive by Wp Property Hive
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator credentials, take over WordPress sites, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript that steals user session cookies or credentials when users visit compromised property pages, leading to account takeover.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers, preventing exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited, though specific exploit details for this CVE aren't publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.0.14 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/propertyhive/wordpress-propertyhive-plugin-2-0-13-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find PropertyHive and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 2.0.14 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable PropertyHive Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible.
wp plugin deactivate propertyhive
Implement WAF Rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block XSS payloads targeting PropertyHive endpoints.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Enable WordPress security plugins with XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > PropertyHive version. If version is 2.0.13 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get propertyhive --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, verify PropertyHive version shows 2.0.14 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to PropertyHive endpoints with script tags
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing JavaScript payloads to /wp-content/plugins/propertyhive/ endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*propertyhive*" AND (content="<script>" OR content="javascript:"))