CVE-2015-10112 in WooFramework Branding Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/05/2023
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WooFramework Branding Plugin up to 1.0.1 on WordPress. Affected is the function admin_screen_logic of the file wooframework-branding.php. The manipulation of the argument url leads to open redirect. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is f12fccd7b5eaf66442346f748c901ef504742f78. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230652.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/29/2023
This vulnerability resides within the WooFramework Branding Plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to 1.0.1 where an open redirect flaw exists in the admin_screen_logic function located in the wooframework-branding.php file. The vulnerability manifests when an attacker manipulates the url argument parameter, creating a condition where the application fails to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input before redirecting users to potentially malicious external domains. This represents a classic open redirect vulnerability that allows attackers to craft deceptive links that appear to originate from legitimate WordPress administration interfaces while actually directing users to unauthorized third-party destinations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote attack vectors, meaning malicious actors can initiate the exploit without requiring physical access to the target system or direct network connection to the WordPress installation. The flaw specifically affects the plugin's administrative interface logic where user-provided URL parameters are processed without adequate validation mechanisms. This allows an attacker to construct malicious URLs that, when clicked by an authenticated administrator or unsuspecting user, would redirect them to phishing sites, malicious domains, or other harmful locations designed to capture credentials or install malware.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-601 Open Redirect vulnerability classification and maps to several tactics within the MITRE ATT&CK framework including initial access through phishing campaigns and privilege escalation via social engineering techniques. The impact extends beyond simple redirection as it can enable more sophisticated attacks such as credential harvesting, malware distribution, or further exploitation of the compromised system. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage it from anywhere on the internet without requiring local system access or specific network positioning.
The remediation strategy involves upgrading the affected plugin to version 1.0.2, which includes the patch identified by the commit hash f12fccd7b5eaf66442346f748c901ef504742f78. This upgrade process should be implemented immediately across all affected WordPress installations to eliminate the attack surface. Security administrators should also consider implementing additional network-level protections such as URL filtering, web application firewalls, and monitoring for suspicious redirect patterns in their network traffic. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar issues in other plugins and themes, as the open redirect vulnerability is a common weakness in web applications that can be exploited for various malicious purposes including man-in-the-middle attacks and social engineering campaigns.