CVE-2023-2329 in WooCommerce Google Sheet Connector Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2023
The WooCommerce Google Sheet Connector WordPress plugin through 1.3.4 does not have CSRF check when updating its Access Code, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin change the access code to an arbitrary one via a CSRF attack
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/20/2023
The WooCommerce Google Sheet Connector plugin presents a critical cross-site request forgery vulnerability that undermines the security of WordPress administrative interfaces. This vulnerability exists within plugin versions up to 1.3.4 and specifically affects the plugin's handling of access code updates. The flaw stems from the absence of proper CSRF protection mechanisms during the administrative modification of authentication credentials, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the plugin's configuration without proper authorization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability resides in the plugin's failure to validate the origin of requests when processing access code modifications. When administrators navigate to the plugin's settings page and attempt to update their Google Sheet access credentials, the system does not verify that the request originates from a legitimate administrative session. This omission allows attackers to craft malicious requests that appear to come from authenticated administrators, enabling unauthorized changes to critical authentication parameters. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and directly impacts the integrity of the plugin's security controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation as it compromises the entire Google Sheets integration functionality. An attacker who successfully exploits this CSRF flaw can redirect the administrator's session to modify the access code, potentially gaining unauthorized access to connected Google Sheets or redirecting data to malicious endpoints. This creates a persistent threat vector that could allow attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data, manipulate business-critical information, or establish long-term access to connected cloud resources. The vulnerability affects all WordPress installations using the affected plugin version, making it particularly dangerous in environments with multiple administrators or shared administrative access.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper CSRF token validation mechanisms within the plugin's administrative interfaces. The solution requires the integration of unique, time-based tokens that are generated for each administrative session and validated upon form submission. This approach aligns with established security practices outlined in CWE-352 and addresses the fundamental flaw in the plugin's authentication flow. Additionally, implementing proper request origin validation and session management controls would further strengthen the plugin's defenses. Organizations should immediately update to the patched version of the plugin and consider implementing additional monitoring for unauthorized configuration changes in their WordPress environments. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of CSRF protection in web applications and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.002 for credential access through forged requests.