CVE-2024-32091 in Sangar Slider Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/15/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Tonjoo Sangar Slider.This issue affects Sangar Slider: from n/a through 1.3.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-32091 resides within the Tonjoo Sangar Slider plugin, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of web applications relying on this component. This vulnerability specifically impacts versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 1.3.2, creating a window of exposure for countless WordPress installations that have not yet updated to patched versions. The flaw allows malicious actors to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, exploiting the fundamental weakness in how the plugin handles cross-domain requests and user authentication tokens.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly validate and enforce anti-CSRF measures during critical administrative operations. When users access certain administrative interfaces within the WordPress dashboard, the plugin does not adequately verify that requests originate from legitimate sources or that appropriate anti-CSRF tokens are present in the request parameters. This absence of proper validation creates an exploitable condition where attackers can craft malicious requests that appear to come from authenticated users, thereby bypassing standard security controls designed to protect against unauthorized modifications to slider configurations, content updates, or other administrative functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to encompass potential complete system compromise when combined with other attack vectors. An attacker could leverage this CSRF flaw to modify slider settings, inject malicious code into slider content, or even delete existing slider configurations, potentially disrupting website functionality and user experience. The vulnerability's severity is amplified by the fact that it operates at the administrative level, meaning successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain unauthorized control over website content management systems. According to CWE-352, this represents a classic cross-site request forgery vulnerability where the application fails to validate the source of requests, creating a pathway for unauthorized privilege escalation and data manipulation.
The implications of this vulnerability align with ATT&CK technique T1548.002, which focuses on abuse of group privileges, as the CSRF attack could enable attackers to manipulate administrative functions without proper authentication. This weakness particularly affects WordPress environments where the Sangar Slider plugin is installed, potentially allowing attackers to perform actions such as modifying slider parameters, adding malicious content, or even creating new slider instances that could serve as persistent attack vectors. Organizations relying on this plugin face significant risk of reputational damage, data corruption, and potential service disruption if exploited.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF validation deficiencies, as recommended by the plugin vendor and security advisories. System administrators must also implement additional protective measures including thorough input validation, proper token generation and verification mechanisms, and regular security audits of installed plugins. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and additional authentication layers can provide defense-in-depth approaches to reduce the impact of potential exploitation. Furthermore, monitoring for suspicious administrative activities and implementing automated patch management systems can help organizations maintain protection against similar vulnerabilities that may emerge in the future.