CVE-2024-4758 in Muslim Prayer Time BD Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/26/2024
The Muslim Prayer Time BD WordPress plugin through 2.4 does not have CSRF check in place when reseting its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/19/2025
The Muslim Prayer Time BD WordPress plugin version 2.4 and earlier contains a critical security vulnerability that stems from the absence of Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection mechanisms within its administrative settings reset functionality. This vulnerability exposes WordPress sites utilizing the plugin to unauthorized manipulation by malicious actors who can exploit the lack of proper validation to force administrators into resetting plugin configurations without their knowledge or consent. The flaw exists specifically within the plugin's administrative interface where settings reset operations are processed, creating an attack vector that bypasses normal security controls that should prevent unauthorized modifications to site configuration.
This vulnerability represents a classic CSRF weakness that falls under the CWE-352 category, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks in web applications. The technical implementation flaw occurs when the plugin fails to validate the origin of requests made to its settings reset endpoint, allowing an attacker to craft malicious requests that appear legitimate to the WordPress administrative system. When an authenticated administrator visits a compromised website or clicks on a malicious link, the attacker can trigger a settings reset operation that modifies the plugin configuration, potentially disrupting prayer time calculations or removing critical settings. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it leverages the administrator's existing authenticated session without requiring additional credentials or authentication bypass techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple configuration disruption, as it can compromise the integrity of prayer time calculations that are critical for Muslim communities relying on the plugin for accurate religious observance. Attackers could potentially reset settings to incorrect values, disable notifications, or corrupt data that affects the plugin's functionality entirely. This creates a scenario where legitimate users of the plugin might receive incorrect prayer times, leading to significant operational and community impact. The vulnerability also demonstrates poor security hygiene in plugin development practices, as CSRF protection is a fundamental requirement for any web application that processes administrative actions, particularly those that modify system configurations or user data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate plugin updates to versions that include proper CSRF protection mechanisms, typically implemented through the use of nonce tokens that validate the authenticity of administrative requests. WordPress administrators should also implement additional security measures such as role-based access controls, regular security audits of installed plugins, and monitoring for unauthorized administrative actions. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under the T1548.001 technique for privilege escalation through hijacking, as it allows attackers to manipulate administrative functions through session manipulation. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and security headers to provide additional layers of protection against such attacks, while ensuring that all plugin installations undergo security review processes before deployment. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other plugins and ensure comprehensive protection of WordPress environments.