CVE-2024-24883 in Prime Slider Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/11/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in BdThemes Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor.This issue affects Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor: from n/a through 3.11.10.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2025
The CVE-2024-24883 vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the BdThemes Prime Slider plugin for Elementor, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified minimum to 3.11.10. This type of vulnerability falls under the broader category of insufficient authorization checks as classified by CWE-863, where the application fails to properly verify that authenticated users have the necessary permissions to access specific resources or perform certain actions. The vulnerability exists within a popular WordPress plugin that extends Elementor's functionality with slider components, making it a significant concern for website administrators who rely on these tools for content presentation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to adequately validate user permissions before executing sensitive operations or exposing administrative functions. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass intended access controls and potentially gain unauthorized access to administrative features or data that should only be available to privileged users. This misconfiguration allows unauthorized individuals to perform actions such as modifying slider configurations, accessing restricted content, or potentially executing malicious operations within the plugin's administrative interface. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the widespread adoption of Elementor and its add-ons, creating a broad attack surface for malicious actors.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-24883 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can lead to complete compromise of websites utilizing affected plugin versions. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to modify website content, inject malicious scripts, or potentially escalate privileges to gain full administrative control over affected WordPress installations. The vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which involves valid accounts used for persistence and privilege escalation, as unauthorized users can exploit this flaw to assume administrative roles. Additionally, the weakness can facilitate further attacks through lateral movement within compromised networks, particularly when the vulnerable plugin is installed on high-privilege accounts or shared hosting environments.
Organizations should immediately update to the latest version of the BdThemes Prime Slider plugin to remediate this vulnerability, as the affected versions include all releases up to and including 3.11.10. System administrators should implement comprehensive monitoring of administrative activities and access logs to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security audits and proper access control implementations, aligning with security best practices outlined in NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 frameworks. Additional mitigations include implementing web application firewalls, restricting administrative access through IP whitelisting, and ensuring that only necessary users have administrative privileges within the WordPress environment. Security teams should also consider implementing automated patch management systems to ensure timely remediation of similar vulnerabilities across all installed plugins and themes.