CVE-2024-31262 in WooCommerce Checkout Field Editor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/12/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jcodex WooCommerce Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager).This issue affects WooCommerce Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager): from n/a through 2.1.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-31262 resides within the Jcodex WooCommerce Checkout Field Editor plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 2.1.8. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of web applications by exploiting the trust relationship between authenticated users and the web application. The plugin's checkout field management functionality becomes a vector for malicious exploitation, potentially allowing unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent.
This CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF token validation mechanisms within the plugin's checkout processing endpoints. When users navigate to the WooCommerce checkout page and submit forms, the application fails to verify that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same session context. The flaw manifests in the plugin's handling of checkout field modifications, where malicious actors can craft specially crafted requests that appear to come from authenticated users. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and directly impacts the web application's authentication and authorization controls, as outlined in CWE-352 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to potentially compromise customer checkout data, alter payment processing configurations, and enable unauthorized modifications to the checkout experience. Attackers could exploit this weakness to change field visibility settings, modify required fields, or manipulate checkout workflows that could lead to revenue loss or customer data exposure. The vulnerability affects the core checkout functionality of WooCommerce stores, making it particularly dangerous for e-commerce environments where financial transactions occur. This weakness directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on tampering with existing programs and data, specifically targeting user interfaces and form processing mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability require immediate implementation of robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the plugin's checkout processing flows. The recommended approach involves generating and validating unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session that must be present in all checkout-related requests. Security patches should enforce strict validation of request origins and implement proper session management controls. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers and additional request validation layers to provide defense-in-depth. The vulnerability underscores the importance of regular security auditing of third-party plugins and maintaining up-to-date software versions. This issue highlights the critical need for developers to follow established security best practices and adhere to web application security standards when implementing form processing and user interaction components.