CVE-2024-37502 in WooCommerce Social Login Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/09/2024
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in wpweb WooCommerce Social Login woo-social-login.This issue affects WooCommerce Social Login: from n/a through <= 2.6.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37502 represents a critical deserialization of untrusted data flaw within the wpweb WooCommerce Social Login plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 2.6.3. This type of vulnerability falls under the broader category of insecure deserialization as classified by CWE-502, where applications process untrusted data through deserialization mechanisms without proper validation or sanitization. The affected plugin is widely used within the WordPress ecosystem to enable social login functionality for WooCommerce stores, allowing customers to authenticate using their social media accounts such as Facebook, Google, or Twitter.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the plugin processes serialized data from user inputs or external sources without adequate security measures. Attackers can craft malicious serialized objects that, when processed by the vulnerable plugin, can lead to arbitrary code execution on the target system. This flaw is particularly dangerous because it can be exploited through the plugin's social login functionality, where user credentials and authentication tokens are handled. The deserialization process typically involves converting serialized data back into objects or data structures that can be manipulated by an attacker to execute malicious payloads, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or service disruption. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain full administrative control over the WordPress site, potentially leading to data breaches, defacement, or the installation of backdoors for persistent access. The vulnerability affects not only the core functionality of the social login system but also poses risks to the entire WordPress installation, as the compromised plugin can serve as a foothold for further attacks within the web application environment. This type of attack vector aligns with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.001 tactic for Command and Scripting Interpreter, where adversaries leverage vulnerabilities to execute malicious commands on compromised systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-37502 require immediate action to update the affected WooCommerce Social Login plugin to a patched version that properly validates and sanitizes all deserialized data. System administrators should implement network segmentation and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts, while also applying the principle of least privilege to limit the impact of any successful compromise. Security measures should include regular vulnerability scanning of WordPress installations, implementation of web application firewalls, and comprehensive backup strategies to ensure rapid recovery in case of successful exploitation. Organizations using this plugin should also consider additional security controls such as input validation, output encoding, and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom applications. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of secure deserialization practices and the need for continuous security monitoring in web applications that handle user authentication data.