CVE-2024-31362 in ProfileGrid Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/12/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through 5.7.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-31362 resides within the Metagauss ProfileGrid plugin, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of web applications relying on this component. This vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lacks proper anti-CSRF token implementation, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The affected version range spans from unspecified initial versions through 5.7.8, indicating a prolonged period during which the vulnerability remained undetected and potentially exploited.
The technical implementation flaw manifests in the plugin's failure to properly verify the referer header or implement robust CSRF protection mechanisms. This allows attackers to craft malicious requests that appear to originate from legitimate users within the target application's domain. The vulnerability operates under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery conditions where web applications fail to validate the source of requests. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform actions such as modifying user profiles, changing administrative settings, or executing unauthorized transactions within the context of authenticated sessions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it represents a fundamental breach in web application security principles. When exploited, the CSRF flaw enables attackers to perform authenticated actions without user knowledge or consent, potentially leading to complete account compromise, data exfiltration, or privilege escalation within the affected system. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.002 which describes credential access through phishing with a malicious link, as the CSRF attack vector often involves tricking users into clicking malicious links that execute unauthorized actions. Organizations using ProfileGrid version 5.7.8 or earlier face significant risk of unauthorized modifications to user data and potential system compromise.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.7.9 or later, which incorporates proper CSRF token validation and referer header verification. Administrators should also implement additional defensive measures including Content Security Policy headers, proper session management, and regular security auditing of web applications. The remediation process must include thorough testing to ensure that the patch does not introduce compatibility issues with existing workflows while maintaining the integrity of user authentication mechanisms. Security teams should monitor for exploitation attempts through web application firewalls and log analysis to detect potential CSRF attack patterns. Organizations without immediate patch capabilities should consider implementing temporary compensating controls such as mandatory re-authentication for sensitive operations and enhanced monitoring of user activity for anomalous behavior that might indicate successful exploitation attempts.