CVE-2024-22136 in Droit Elementor Addons Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/31/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in DroitThemes Droit Elementor Addons – Widgets, Blocks, Templates Library For Elementor Builder.This issue affects Droit Elementor Addons – Widgets, Blocks, Templates Library For Elementor Builder: from n/a through 3.1.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/22/2024
The CVE-2024-22136 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the DroitThemes Droit Elementor Addons plugin, which is widely utilized by WordPress website administrators to extend the functionality of the Elementor page builder. This vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the plugin ranging from the initial release through version 3.1.5, creating a significant security risk for affected websites. The issue arises from insufficient validation and protection mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized requests from being executed on behalf of authenticated users within the WordPress administration environment.
The technical flaw stems from the plugin's failure to implement proper CSRF token validation for critical administrative actions and form submissions. When users access the WordPress admin panel and interact with the Elementor builder interface, the plugin processes various operations that modify site content, settings, or user configurations. Without adequate CSRF protection mechanisms, malicious actors can craft deceptive web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications, and represents a fundamental failure in implementing the principle of least privilege for administrative operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary administrative actions without user consent or knowledge. An attacker could potentially modify website content, alter user permissions, install malicious plugins, or even gain full control over the affected WordPress installation. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates within the context of authenticated users, meaning that any administrative privileges the user possesses are potentially exploitable. This threat model maps directly to ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which covers valid accounts and their associated privileges, and T1566.001, which involves the exploitation of web applications through social engineering or direct injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should begin with immediate plugin updates to version 3.1.6 or later, where the CSRF protection mechanisms have been properly implemented. Website administrators should also implement additional security measures including the enforcement of strong authentication protocols, regular security audits of installed plugins, and monitoring of suspicious administrative activities. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and proper session management practices can further reduce the attack surface. Organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potential CSRF vulnerabilities within their WordPress ecosystems and ensure that all administrative interfaces properly validate CSRF tokens. Regular security training for administrators and the implementation of web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection against similar attacks targeting the Elementor platform and its associated plugins.