CVE-2024-37498 in Table & Contact Form 7 Database Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/10/2024
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Pauple Table & Contact Form 7 Database – Tablesome.This issue affects Table & Contact Form 7 Database – Tablesome: from n/a through 1.0.33.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37498 represents a critical exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors within the Pauple Table & Contact Form 7 Database – Tablesome plugin ecosystem. This security flaw exists in versions ranging from an unspecified starting point through version 1.0.33, creating a window of opportunity for malicious actors to exploit the weakness and gain access to confidential data that should remain protected. The vulnerability manifests as an information disclosure issue that directly violates fundamental security principles governing data protection and access control.
The technical nature of this flaw stems from inadequate access controls and insufficient input validation mechanisms within the plugin's data handling processes. When users interact with the plugin's functionality, particularly in relation to database operations and form submissions, the system fails to properly authenticate and authorize access to sensitive data structures. This weakness allows unauthorized parties to potentially retrieve confidential information through various attack vectors that exploit the plugin's data exposure mechanisms. The vulnerability operates at the intersection of improper access control and sensitive data handling, creating pathways for data leakage that could include user information, form submissions, or database records that should remain protected.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-37498 extends beyond simple data exposure to encompass broader security implications for affected systems. Organizations utilizing the Tablesome plugin in versions 1.0.33 and earlier face significant risks including potential data breaches, compliance violations, and reputational damage. The vulnerability creates opportunities for attackers to gather sensitive information that could be used for further exploitation, identity theft, or targeted attacks against individuals or organizations. This exposure affects not only the immediate data stored in the plugin's database but also potentially compromises the broader security posture of systems where the plugin is deployed, as the leaked information could serve as a foundation for more sophisticated attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the information disclosure flaw. System administrators must conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of the affected plugin and implement comprehensive monitoring of database access logs for suspicious activities. The implementation of proper access controls, input validation, and data encryption measures provides additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and privilege-based access controls to limit the potential impact of any successful exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege that should govern all system access controls. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a data exposure technique, emphasizing the importance of protecting sensitive data through proper access control mechanisms and input validation processes that prevent unauthorized data retrieval.