CVE-2024-34807 in Fast Custom Social Share by Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/17/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in CodeBard Fast Custom Social Share by CodeBard fast-custom-social-share-by-codebard.This issue affects Fast Custom Social Share by CodeBard: from n/a through <= 1.1.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2026
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-34807 resides within the CodeBard Fast Custom Social Share plugin for WordPress, representing a critical security weakness that allows attackers to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. This vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the plugin ranging from the initial release through version 1.1.2, creating a window of exposure for countless WordPress installations that have not yet updated to patched versions. The flaw stems from inadequate validation of request origins and missing anti-CSRF tokens in the plugin's administrative interfaces, making it susceptible to exploitation by malicious actors who can craft deceptive requests that appear legitimate to the target system.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability demonstrates a failure in proper input validation and request authentication mechanisms within the plugin's codebase. According to CWE-352, this vulnerability falls under the category of Cross-Site Request Forgery, where an attacker can trick a user's browser into submitting requests to a web application with which the user is authenticated. The plugin's administrative endpoints lack sufficient protection mechanisms such as anti-CSRF tokens or origin validation checks, allowing malicious actors to construct crafted requests that leverage the authenticated user's session to perform unauthorized modifications. This weakness aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001, which describes the use of spearphishing attachments as an initial access method, though in this case the attack vector involves manipulating existing authenticated sessions rather than establishing new ones.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, potentially enabling attackers to alter social sharing configurations, modify plugin settings, or even execute arbitrary code within the context of the compromised WordPress installation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to change social media sharing buttons, modify default sharing parameters, or redirect traffic through malicious endpoints that could serve as phishing vectors or malware distribution points. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the plugin is designed to integrate social sharing functionality into WordPress sites, making it a common target for exploitation. The vulnerability essentially allows for privilege escalation within the plugin's administrative context, potentially leading to complete compromise of the WordPress installation if combined with other vulnerabilities or if the administrative user has elevated privileges.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-34807 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to the latest available version that contains the necessary CSRF protection mechanisms. System administrators should also implement additional security layers such as web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious cross-site requests, particularly those lacking proper authentication tokens or originating from unauthorized domains. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can help prevent unauthorized script execution, while regular security audits of WordPress plugins should include verification of CSRF protection mechanisms. Organizations should also consider implementing monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous administrative activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. According to industry best practices, this vulnerability should be addressed with the highest priority given its potential for enabling further compromise of WordPress installations, and remediation efforts should include not only patching the vulnerable plugin but also reviewing other installed plugins for similar CSRF vulnerabilities.