CVE-2024-52382
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Medma Technologies Matix Popup Builder WordPress plugin that allows attackers to update arbitrary WordPress options, leading to privilege escalation. Attackers can gain administrative access to WordPress sites running vulnerable versions. All WordPress installations using Matix Popup Builder version 1.0.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Medma Technologies Matix Popup Builder 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
Complete site takeover where attackers gain administrative privileges, install backdoors, steal sensitive data, deface websites, or use the compromised site for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers gain administrative access to WordPress dashboard, modify site content, install malicious plugins/themes, or create new administrator accounts.
If Mitigated
Attack is prevented through proper authorization checks, leaving no impact on site security.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability is publicly documented with technical details, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic WordPress knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.0.0 (check WordPress plugin repository for latest)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin dashboard. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Matix Popup Builder'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available, or 'Deactivate' and 'Delete' if no update. 5. Install latest version from WordPress plugin repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Immediate Plugin Deactivation
allDeactivate the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation while planning permanent fix.
wp plugin deactivate medma-matix
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests to vulnerable plugin endpoints using WAF rules.
Block HTTP requests containing '/wp-content/plugins/medma-matix/' in URL path
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the Matix Popup Builder plugin from all WordPress installations
- Implement strict network access controls to limit access to WordPress admin interfaces
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Matix Popup Builder' with version 1.0.0 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get medma-matix --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin is either updated to version after 1.0.0 or completely removed from plugins directory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with 'action' parameter related to matix plugin
- Sudden privilege escalation events in WordPress user logs
- Unauthorized wp_options table modifications
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/medma-matix/ endpoints from unexpected sources
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin access
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("medma-matix" OR "matix_popup") AND ("admin-ajax" OR "option_update")