CVE-2024-56271
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authorization controls in the WP SecureSubmit WordPress plugin, potentially accessing functionality or data they shouldn't have permission to view. It affects all WordPress sites running WP SecureSubmit versions up to and including 1.5.16.
💻 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
Attackers could access administrative functions, modify plugin settings, or view sensitive data that should be restricted to authorized users only.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing functionality intended for authenticated users, potentially viewing or modifying plugin-specific data.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if proper network segmentation and additional authorization layers are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure but no special tools or advanced skills.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.5.16
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP SecureSubmit plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available.
wp plugin deactivate securesubmit
Restrict Access
allImplement web application firewall rules to restrict access to plugin-specific endpoints.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement additional authorization checks at application level
- Restrict network access to WordPress admin interface using IP whitelisting
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP SecureSubmit version. If version is 1.5.16 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get securesubmit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify WP SecureSubmit version is higher than 1.5.16 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin-specific endpoints
- Unusual user activity from non-admin accounts accessing admin functions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/securesubmit/ endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("securesubmit" OR "wp-securesubmit") AND (status=403 OR status=200 from non-admin IP)