CVE-2024-50446
📋 TL;DR
This stored XSS vulnerability in the Futurio Extra WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. It affects all WordPress sites using Futurio Extra plugin versions up to 2.0.11. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- Futurio Extra WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Futurio Extra by Futuriowp
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator credentials, take over the WordPress site, install backdoors, or redirect visitors to malicious sites, potentially compromising the entire web server if combined with other vulnerabilities.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user accounts, defacing the website, or redirecting users to phishing pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the malicious scripts would be rendered harmless as text rather than executable code.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponization is likely given the prevalence of WordPress sites. The exact exploit vector isn't publicly documented but stored XSS typically requires some level of access to inject content.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.0.12 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/futurio-extra/wordpress-futurio-extra-plugin-2-0-11-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Futurio Extra and check if update is available. 4. Click 'Update Now' to install version 2.0.12 or later. 5. Verify the plugin version after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Futurio Extra Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate futurio-extra
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement 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 → Futurio Extra → Version. If version is 2.0.11 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get futurio-extra --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the plugin shows version 2.0.12 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints
- Suspicious JavaScript in form submissions
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP requests
- Suspicious characters like <script> in URL parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=") AND uri="*futurio*"