CVE-2024-37415
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the E2Pdf WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to 1.20.27, potentially enabling unauthorized access to functionality or data. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of the E2Pdf plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- E2Pdf WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
E2pdf by E2pdf
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the WordPress site through privilege escalation, data exfiltration, or unauthorized administrative actions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to PDF generation functionality, potentially exposing sensitive data or allowing manipulation of PDF content.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper authorization checks are implemented or the vulnerability is patched.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.20.28 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/e2pdf/wordpress-e2pdf-plugin-1-20-27-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find E2Pdf plugin and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 1.20.28 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable E2Pdf Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible.
wp plugin deactivate e2pdf
Restrict Access via WAF
allImplement web application firewall rules to block suspicious requests to E2Pdf endpoints.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate the WordPress instance
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to E2Pdf functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for E2Pdf version 1.20.27 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get e2pdf --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify E2Pdf plugin version is 1.20.28 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to E2Pdf API endpoints
- Unusual PDF generation requests from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/e2pdf/ endpoints with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/e2pdf/*" AND user_role!="administrator")