CVE-2024-32097 in GEO my WordPress Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/15/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Eyal Fitoussi GEO my WordPress.This issue affects GEO my WordPress: from n/a through 4.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
The CVE-2024-32097 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw discovered in the GEO my WordPress plugin, a popular geographic information system integration tool for wordpress platforms. This vulnerability exists within the plugin's handling of user authentication tokens and request validation mechanisms, creating a significant security risk for wordpress sites that utilize this geolocation service. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the GEO my WordPress plugin ranging from the initial release through version 4.1, indicating a broad attack surface across multiple iterations of the software.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient validation of cross-site requests within the plugin's administrative interfaces and user-facing features. When users access certain administrative functions or perform actions that modify geolocation data, the plugin fails to properly verify that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same site. This absence of proper CSRF token validation allows attackers to craft malicious requests that can be executed on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent. The vulnerability operates by exploiting the trust relationship between the wordpress installation and its users, leveraging the fact that authenticated sessions are not properly verified for authenticity when processing specific API calls or administrative actions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities within the affected wordpress installations. Attackers could potentially modify geolocation settings, alter map configurations, or even gain unauthorized access to sensitive geographic data stored within the plugin's database. The vulnerability becomes particularly dangerous when combined with other exploitation techniques, as it can serve as a foothold for more extensive attacks. According to the CWE database, this issue maps to CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for Data from Information Repositories, as it enables unauthorized data access through compromised administrative functions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-32097 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF validation flaw, as developers typically release patches that implement proper token generation and verification mechanisms. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including the enforcement of Content Security Policy headers, regular monitoring of administrative access logs for suspicious activities, and the deployment of web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious CSRF attempts. Network segmentation and privileged access controls can further reduce the potential impact of successful exploitation. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date third-party plugins and implementing comprehensive security monitoring practices, as it represents a common attack vector that has been frequently exploited in wordpress environments. Security teams should also consider conducting thorough vulnerability assessments of all installed plugins to identify similar CSRF vulnerabilities that may not yet be publicly disclosed but could pose equivalent risks to their wordpress infrastructure.