CVE-2024-8283
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated administrators in WordPress to inject malicious scripts into plugin settings, which then execute when other users view affected pages. It affects WordPress sites using the Slider by 10Web plugin before version 1.2.59, particularly in multisite configurations where unfiltered_html capability is restricted.
💻 Affected Systems
- Slider by 10Web WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Slider by 10web
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker with admin privileges could inject persistent malicious scripts that steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
Likely Case
Malicious admin injects JavaScript payloads that execute when other users view plugin settings pages, potentially compromising user accounts or spreading malware.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls limiting admin privileges and regular security updates, impact is minimal as exploitation requires high-privilege access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires admin-level access to WordPress. No public exploit code has been identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.59
Vendor Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a60aed55-c0a2-4912-8844-cdddf31d90b6/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Slider by 10Web' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.2.59 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate and remove the plugin if not essential
wp plugin deactivate slider-by-10web
wp plugin delete slider-by-10web
Restrict admin access
allLimit number of users with admin privileges and implement strong authentication
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit admin privileges to trusted users only
- Deploy web application firewall with XSS protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Slider by 10Web. If version is below 1.2.59, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get slider-by-10web --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.2.59 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual admin activity modifying plugin settings
- JavaScript payloads in plugin configuration data
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from WordPress admin pages
- Suspicious script tags in HTTP responses
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (event="plugin_updated" OR event="option_updated") AND plugin="slider-by-10web"