CVE-2024-5075
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the wp-eMember WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via unsanitized parameters, which are then reflected back in web pages. It primarily targets high-privilege users like administrators who might click malicious links. The attack requires user interaction but can lead to session hijacking or administrative account compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- wp-eMember WordPress plugin
📦 What is this software?
Wp Emember by Tipsandtricks Hq
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Administrator account takeover leading to full site compromise, data theft, or malware installation
Likely Case
Session hijacking of logged-in users, credential theft, or limited administrative actions
If Mitigated
No impact if users don't click malicious links or if proper input validation is implemented
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires tricking users into clicking malicious links; proof-of-concept details are publicly available
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 10.6.6
Vendor Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b47d93d6-5511-451a-853f-c8b0fba20969/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find wp-eMember plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. Alternatively, download version 10.6.6+ from WordPress repository and manually update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd custom input sanitization for the vulnerable parameter
Add sanitization filters in theme functions.php or custom plugin
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
linuxDisable the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-eMember
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent script execution
- Use web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check wp-eMember plugin version in WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed PluginsCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-eMember --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 10.6.6 or higher and test parameter input with basic XSS payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual parameter values containing script tags or JavaScript in HTTP requests
- Multiple failed XSS attempts from same IP
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing <script> tags or JavaScript functions
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*<script>*" OR uri="*javascript:*") AND plugin="wp-eMember"