CVE-2024-47644
📋 TL;DR
This CSRF vulnerability in Copyscape Premium WordPress plugin allows attackers to trick authenticated administrators into executing malicious actions, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). Attackers can inject malicious scripts that persist on the website and execute in visitors' browsers. This affects all WordPress sites using Copyscape Premium plugin versions up to 1.3.6.
💻 Affected Systems
- Copyscape Premium 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 inject persistent malicious scripts that steal administrator credentials, deface websites, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or install backdoors for complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers create fake admin actions that inject malicious JavaScript payloads into website content, leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or content manipulation for visitors.
If Mitigated
With proper CSRF tokens and input validation, the vulnerability is prevented, though the underlying XSS risk in the plugin remains.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires tricking an authenticated administrator into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Copyscape Premium and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 1.3.7+ from WordPress repository and manually replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable Copyscape Premium plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate copyscape-premium
CSRF Protection Middleware
allImplement custom CSRF protection at web server or application level.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict administrator access to trusted networks only
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS impact
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Copyscape Premium version. If version is 1.3.6 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get copyscape-premium --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, verify version shows 1.3.7 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Copyscape Premium admin endpoints without referrer headers
- Unexpected JavaScript injection in database content
Network Indicators:
- CSRF attack patterns with crafted requests to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=copyscape-premium
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri="/wp-admin/admin.php?page=copyscape-premium" AND method="POST" AND NOT referer="*wp-admin*")