CVE-2015-10125 in WP Ultimate CSV Importer Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/25/2023
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WP Ultimate CSV Importer Plugin 3.7.2 on WordPress. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.7.3 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 13c30af721d3f989caac72dd0f56cf0dc40fad7e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-241317 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/25/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10125 represents a cross-site request forgery flaw within the WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin version 3.7.2 for WordPress platforms. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of web application security weaknesses that allow attackers to perform actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent. The issue resides in an unknown component of the plugin's code structure, making it particularly challenging to assess the exact attack surface and potential exploitation vectors. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates that it poses a significant risk to WordPress installations that rely on this plugin for CSV import functionality.
The technical nature of this cross-site request forgery vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the plugin's functionality through crafted requests that appear to originate from legitimate users. This weakness enables attackers to execute unauthorized operations within the WordPress administrative environment, potentially leading to data manipulation, privilege escalation, or other malicious activities. The CSRF attack vector exploits the trust relationship between the web application and the user's browser, leveraging the fact that browsers automatically include authentication cookies with requests to the target domain. The vulnerability specifically affects the plugin's handling of import operations, where an attacker could potentially force a logged-in administrator to perform CSV import actions that could compromise system integrity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption, as it could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions within WordPress. When an administrator visits a malicious website or clicks on a compromised link, the CSRF attack could automatically trigger CSV import operations that might introduce malicious content, modify existing data, or establish backdoor access points. The remote execution capability means that attackers do not need physical access to the system or knowledge of specific user credentials to exploit this vulnerability. The attack could be particularly dangerous in environments where administrators regularly perform CSV import operations, as the vulnerability could be triggered through simple web browsing activities.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery weaknesses in web applications. The fix implemented in version 3.7.3 demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and the implementation of anti-CSRF tokens in web applications. The patch identified by the commit hash 13c30af721d3f989caac72dd0f56cf0dc40fad7e likely introduces proper token validation mechanisms that prevent unauthorized requests from being processed. Organizations should prioritize upgrading to version 3.7.3 or later to mitigate this risk, as the vulnerability exists in the broader WordPress ecosystem where plugins often serve as attack vectors. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this vulnerability under the T1547.001 technique for application access tokens and credential dumping, as the exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to administrative functions and potential credential compromise through session hijacking. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of maintaining updated WordPress plugins and following security best practices for web application maintenance and monitoring.