CVE-2024-31358 in 5 Stars Rating Funnel Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/10/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saleswonder Team: Tobias 5 Stars Rating Funnel 5-stars-rating-funnel.This issue affects 5 Stars Rating Funnel: from n/a through <= 1.2.67.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/01/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-31358 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Saleswonder Team plugin known as 5 Stars Rating Funnel. This issue resides in the WordPress ecosystem and specifically impacts versions ranging from the initial release through version 1.2.67 of the plugin. The vulnerability stems from insufficient access control mechanisms that allow unauthorized users to perform actions they should not be permitted to execute, creating a significant security risk for websites utilizing this particular plugin.
The technical implementation of this missing authorization vulnerability manifests in the plugin's failure to properly validate user permissions before executing sensitive operations. When users interact with the rating funnel functionality, the system does not adequately verify whether the requesting user possesses the necessary administrative privileges or authorization levels to access or modify rating configurations. This oversight creates a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the rating system, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications of review data, manipulation of user ratings, or access to restricted administrative functions. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-863, which defines the weakness of "Incorrect Authorization" where a system fails to properly enforce access control policies.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of user-generated content within the affected websites. Attackers who exploit this vulnerability may be able to inject false ratings, manipulate existing reviews, or gain unauthorized access to administrative controls that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. This could result in significant reputational damage for businesses relying on user feedback systems, as well as potential financial losses due to manipulated customer perceptions. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the rating system, undermining the fundamental purpose of collecting authentic user feedback and reviews.
Organizations utilizing the 5 Stars Rating Funnel plugin must implement immediate remediation measures to address this security gap. The primary mitigation strategy involves upgrading to the latest version of the plugin where the authorization checks have been properly implemented and validated. System administrators should also conduct thorough access control reviews to ensure that only authorized users can perform administrative functions within the plugin's interface. Additionally, implementing network-level monitoring and logging of administrative activities can help detect unauthorized access attempts and provide forensic evidence for security investigations. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper authorization implementation as outlined in the mitre ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques, where insufficient access controls serve as a critical entry point for attackers seeking to expand their access within affected systems.