CVE-2024-37427
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-37427 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Arraytics Timetics WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls and perform unauthorized actions. This affects all WordPress sites running Timetics plugin versions up to and including 1.0.21. The vulnerability enables privilege escalation and unauthorized data access.
💻 Affected Systems
- Arraytics Timetics 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
Attackers could gain administrative privileges, modify plugin settings, access sensitive appointment data, or manipulate booking systems, potentially leading to data theft or service disruption.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing appointment management functions, viewing or modifying booking data, or manipulating scheduling systems without proper authentication.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication mechanisms, impact is limited to authorized users only, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but can bypass authorization checks. No public exploit code has been identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.22 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/timetics/wordpress-timetics-plugin-1-0-21-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 Timetics plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.0.22+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Timetics Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate timetics
Restrict Access via Web Application Firewall
allAdd WAF rules to block unauthorized access to Timetics endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate WordPress installation
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to Timetics endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Timetics version. If version is 1.0.21 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get timetics --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Timetics plugin version is 1.0.22 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-content/plugins/timetics/ endpoints
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access to restricted functions
Network Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP requests to Timetics-specific API endpoints from unauthorized IPs
- Traffic patterns showing access to admin functions from non-admin users
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/timetics/" OR plugin="timetics") AND (response_code=200 OR response_code=302) AND user_role!="administrator"