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Executive Summary
CVE-2024-3410 is a recently identified vulnerability in the DN Footer Contacts WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.6.3. This vulnerability allows high privilege users, such as administrators, to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks even when the
Technical Information
CVE-2024-3410 is a vulnerability found in the DN Footer Contacts WordPress plugin, specifically in versions before 1.6.3. The vulnerability arises from the plugin's failure to properly sanitize and escape certain settings. This flaw can be exploited by high privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts into the plugin's settings. When these settings are rendered in the browser, the malicious scripts are executed, leading to a Stored XSS attack.
The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in a multisite WordPress setup, where a single compromised site could potentially affect all sites within the network. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 4.3, which is considered medium severity. The vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L, indicating that the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, high privileges, and user interaction.
The vulnerability was published on July 9, 2024, and last modified on July 11, 2024. The primary issue is the lack of proper sanitization and escaping of certain settings within the plugin. This allows attackers with administrative privileges to inject malicious scripts, which are then executed when the settings are rendered in the browser.
For more detailed technical information, you can refer to the following resources: - NVD Entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3410 - WPScan Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2067637-45f3-4b42-96ca-85867c4c0409/ - VulDB Entry: https://vuldb.com/?id.270570 - GitHub Advisory: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xccx-m7hh-9748
Exploitation in the Wild
As of the latest update, there have been no specific reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. However, the potential for exploitation exists, especially in environments where high privilege users have access to the plugin settings. Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) include unusual or unauthorized changes in the DN Footer Contacts plugin settings and the detection of unexpected scripts or HTML content in the plugin's output.
APT Groups using this vulnerability
Currently, there are no known Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups exploiting CVE-2024-3410. However, given the nature of the vulnerability, it is crucial to remain vigilant and monitor for any signs of exploitation, especially in sectors and countries that are frequent targets of APT groups.
Affected Product Versions
The affected product versions are: - DN Footer Contacts WordPress plugin versions before 1.6.3
Workaround and Mitigation
To mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2024-3410, the following steps are recommended:
Update the Plugin: The most effective mitigation is to update the DN Footer Contacts WordPress plugin to version 1.6.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
Restrict Administrative Access: Limit the number of users with administrative privileges to reduce the risk of exploitation.
Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF to help detect and block malicious requests that may attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in your WordPress setup.
References
For further details and updates, please refer to the official advisories and vulnerability databases linked below: - NVD Entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3410 - WPScan Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2067637-45f3-4b42-96ca-85867c4c0409/ - VulDB Entry: https://vuldb.com/?id.270570 - GitHub Advisory: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xccx-m7hh-9748
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