CVE-2024-32088 in Coming Soon Page, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/15/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in SeedProd Coming Soon Page, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd.This issue affects Coming Soon Page, Under Construction & Maintenance Mode by SeedProd: from n/a through 6.15.20.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
This cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists within the SeedProd Coming Soon Page plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions through 6.15.20. The flaw allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF tokens in critical administrative functions, enabling malicious actors to craft forged requests that appear legitimate to the target system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the plugin's failure to validate request origins and implement proper CSRF protection mechanisms. When administrators or users with appropriate permissions access certain administrative endpoints, the system does not verify that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same session. This omission creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate the plugin's functionality through crafted HTTP requests that exploit the trust relationship between the user and the web application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it enables attackers to modify critical plugin settings, alter maintenance mode configurations, or potentially gain deeper access to the WordPress installation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disable security features, redirect traffic, or modify the appearance of the coming soon page, potentially leading to more severe consequences including data exposure or further compromise of the WordPress environment. The vulnerability affects the plugin's administrative interface where users can configure various aspects of the maintenance mode functionality.
Security best practices dictate that all administrative endpoints must implement robust CSRF protection mechanisms to prevent unauthorized operations. This vulnerability directly contravenes established security guidelines and represents a failure to implement proper input validation and request verification processes. The issue aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities, and follows patterns commonly seen in web application security flaws that lack proper session management and request origin verification. Organizations should consider this vulnerability in their risk assessment frameworks and ensure proper patch management protocols are in place to address such security gaps.
The remediation strategy involves implementing proper CSRF token validation throughout all administrative functions within the plugin, ensuring that each request includes a unique, unpredictable token that is verified against the user's current session. Additionally, implementing proper origin checking and implementing the SameSite cookie attributes would provide additional layers of protection. Regular security audits of WordPress plugins should include verification of CSRF protection mechanisms, and developers should follow secure coding practices that incorporate the principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of implementing comprehensive security controls in web applications, particularly in administrative interfaces where the potential for damage is greatest.