CVE-2024-56270
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WP SecureSubmit WordPress plugin that allows unauthorized access to sensitive data. Attackers can exploit this to view or modify data that should require authentication. All WordPress sites running WP SecureSubmit version 1.5.16 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP SecureSubmit 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 compromise of sensitive data stored or processed by the plugin, potentially including payment information, user credentials, or other confidential data.
Likely Case
Unauthorized viewing or modification of plugin-managed data, leading to data exposure or integrity issues.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls, though the vulnerability still exists.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.17 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP SecureSubmit and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify the plugin version is 1.5.17 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP SecureSubmit Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate securesubmit
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress site
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP SecureSubmit versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=securesubmit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP SecureSubmit version is 1.5.17 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to WP SecureSubmit endpoints
- Failed authorization attempts followed by successful data access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to WP SecureSubmit endpoints without proper authentication headers
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (plugin="securesubmit" OR uri="/wp-content/plugins/securesubmit/") AND (response_code=200 OR response_code=302) AND NOT (user_agent CONTAINS "bot" OR user_agent CONTAINS "crawler")