CVE-2024-31376 in Dashboard To-Do List Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/15/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Andrew Dashboard To-Do List dashboard-to-do-list.This issue affects Dashboard To-Do List: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2026
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-31376 resides within the Andrew Dashboard To-Do List plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 1.3.1. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that allows malicious actors to exploit the plugin's lack of proper authentication and authorization mechanisms. The issue stems from the plugin's failure to implement adequate CSRF protection measures, creating an environment where attackers can manipulate authenticated users into executing unintended actions without their knowledge or consent.
The technical flaw manifests through the absence of anti-CSRF tokens or similar protective mechanisms within the plugin's request handling processes. When users navigate to the dashboard or interact with the to-do list functionality, the plugin fails to validate that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same session. This vulnerability operates under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. The flaw enables attackers to craft malicious requests that can manipulate the to-do list functionality, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to user data or execution of administrative actions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to encompass potential unauthorized access and data compromise within the affected WordPress environment. An attacker could leverage this weakness to add, modify, or delete to-do items on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to unauthorized task assignments, data corruption, or even privilege escalation if the plugin's functionality intersects with user management features. The vulnerability particularly affects WordPress sites using the Andrew Dashboard To-Do List plugin, creating a persistent threat vector that remains active until the underlying code is patched or the plugin is removed from the system.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to ATT&CK framework tactic TA0001 (Initial Access) and technique T1566 (Phishing), as attackers may exploit this weakness through social engineering campaigns targeting WordPress administrators. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) since it allows attackers to leverage existing authenticated sessions for unauthorized actions. Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF vulnerability, implementation of web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious cross-site requests, and comprehensive security audits of all installed WordPress plugins. Additionally, administrators should consider implementing additional authentication layers and monitoring for unusual activity patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security practices and the necessity of proper input validation and authentication mechanisms in web applications.