CVE-2024-34806 in Clearfy Cache Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/17/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Creative Motion Clearfy Cache.This issue affects Clearfy Cache: from n/a through 2.2.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/29/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-34806 resides within the Creative Motion Clearfy Cache plugin, a widely used caching solution for wordpress platforms. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that allows attackers to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent. The affected version range spans from the initial release through version 2.2.1, indicating a prolonged period during which this weakness remained unaddressed. The vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly implement anti-CSRF protection mechanisms, specifically lacking proper token validation for administrative operations. This oversight creates a pathway for malicious actors to craft forged requests that appear legitimate to the target system.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability manifests through the absence of anti-CSRF tokens in critical administrative endpoints within the Clearfy Cache plugin. When users with administrative privileges access the plugin's interface, the system should validate that requests originate from legitimate sources by requiring a unique, unpredictable token. However, the plugin fails to enforce this validation, allowing attackers to construct malicious requests that leverage the user's existing authentication session. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited through various attack vectors including email phishing campaigns, compromised websites, or social engineering tactics. Attackers can craft specially crafted HTML pages or redirect users to malicious URLs that automatically submit requests to the vulnerable plugin endpoints, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications of cache settings or complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple cache manipulation, as it provides attackers with potential access to administrative functions within the WordPress environment. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to modify cache configurations, potentially leading to service disruption or information disclosure. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for more severe attacks such as privilege escalation or persistent backdoor installation, particularly when combined with other vulnerabilities present in the WordPress ecosystem. From a compliance perspective, this vulnerability violates fundamental security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, specifically addressing the failure to implement proper input validation and authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability's presence in a caching plugin is particularly concerning as cache manipulation can affect entire website functionalities and potentially expose sensitive data to unauthorized parties.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-34806 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF implementation flaw. System administrators must ensure all instances of the Clearfy Cache plugin are upgraded to patched versions that implement proper anti-CSRF token validation. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with CSRF protection capabilities can provide an additional layer of defense. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns of administrative requests that might indicate CSRF attack attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers and regular security audits to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other components of their web infrastructure. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for phishing techniques, highlighting the multi-faceted nature of exploitation approaches that attackers can utilize. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to identify and remediate similar issues across the entire WordPress ecosystem and associated plugins.