CVE-2024-31250 in WP Server Health Stats Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/12/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Saumya Majumder WP Server Health Stats.This issue affects WP Server Health Stats: from n/a through 1.7.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-31250 resides within the WP Server Health Stats plugin for WordPress, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of user sessions and administrative operations. This vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the plugin ranging from the initial release through version 1.7.3, creating a persistent threat vector that has remained unaddressed for an extended period. The flaw enables malicious actors to exploit the absence of proper anti-CSRF protection mechanisms, allowing unauthorized requests to be executed on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to incorporate anti-CSRF tokens or other sufficient validation mechanisms when processing administrative requests. When administrators or authenticated users visit malicious websites or click on compromised links, the vulnerability permits attackers to perform actions such as modifying server statistics configurations, accessing sensitive data, or potentially escalating privileges within the WordPress environment. The absence of proper token validation creates an environment where attackers can craft malicious requests that appear legitimate to the WordPress system due to the authenticated user context.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it provides attackers with potential pathways for persistent access and system compromise. Administrators who regularly interact with the plugin's interface become prime targets for exploitation, particularly if they maintain elevated privileges within the WordPress installation. The vulnerability creates opportunities for attackers to manipulate server health monitoring data, potentially masking malicious activities or creating false security alerts that could mislead administrators. Additionally, the compromised plugin interface could serve as a foothold for further attacks within the broader WordPress ecosystem, especially when combined with other vulnerabilities present in the site's configuration.
Organizations utilizing the affected WP Server Health Stats plugin should implement immediate mitigations including updating to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability, implementing additional security layers such as Content Security Policy headers, and conducting comprehensive security audits of their WordPress installations. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege and proper session management. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving credential access and privilege escalation, potentially enabling adversaries to establish persistent presence within the target environment through manipulation of administrative interfaces. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious administrative activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.