CVE-2024-31354 in Slideshow Gallery Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/12/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Tribulant Slideshow Gallery.This issue affects Slideshow Gallery: from n/a through 1.7.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
The CVE-2024-31354 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the Tribulant Slideshow Gallery plugin for WordPress systems. This vulnerability exists in versions ranging from the initial release through 1.7.8, creating a persistent security risk for affected installations. The issue stems from the plugin's inadequate validation of incoming requests, specifically failing to implement proper anti-CSRF tokens or request origin verification mechanisms. This weakness allows attackers to exploit the plugin's administrative functions through maliciously crafted requests that appear legitimate to the target system.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs when administrators interact with the slideshow gallery plugin's administrative interface. The flaw manifests because the plugin does not enforce strict validation of request sources or require unique tokens for each user session. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or emails containing embedded requests that, when executed by an authenticated administrator, perform unauthorized actions within the plugin's administrative scope. These actions may include modifying slideshow configurations, deleting gallery content, or potentially escalating privileges through manipulation of the plugin's settings. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, potentially allowing attackers to compromise entire WordPress installations through the compromised plugin. An attacker who successfully exploits this CSRF flaw could gain persistent access to the gallery management functions, potentially leading to further exploitation of the WordPress system. The vulnerability affects any user with administrative privileges to the slideshow gallery plugin, making it particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where administrators might inadvertently trigger malicious requests. This weakness creates a significant attack surface that aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which covers valid accounts and credential access through web application exploitation. The attack vector typically involves social engineering tactics where administrators are tricked into visiting malicious sites or opening compromised emails.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-31354 require immediate action from affected organizations. The most critical remediation involves updating the Tribulant Slideshow Gallery plugin to version 1.7.9 or later, which contains the necessary CSRF protection mechanisms. Organizations should also implement additional security measures such as enabling proper content security policies, regularly auditing plugin installations, and monitoring for unauthorized administrative changes. Network-level protections including web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, though these should not replace the core patching requirement. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially vulnerable plugins or components within their WordPress environments. The remediation process should include thorough testing of the updated plugin to ensure compatibility with existing website functionality and security configurations.