CVE-2024-48038 in wp-Monalisa Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/17/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in tuxlog wp-Monalisa wp-monalisa.This issue affects wp-Monalisa: from n/a through <= 6.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2026
The cross-site request forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-48038 resides within the wp-Monalisa plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 6.4. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that allows attackers to manipulate authenticated users into performing unintended actions on a WordPress site without their knowledge or consent. The flaw stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF token validation mechanisms within the plugin's administrative interfaces and user-facing forms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the manipulation of HTTP requests that are typically executed by authenticated users when they interact with the plugin's functionality. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or emails that, when visited or opened by an authenticated user, automatically submit requests to the vulnerable wp-Monalisa plugin endpoints. These requests appear legitimate to the server because they contain valid session cookies and authentication tokens, but they execute unauthorized operations such as modifying user permissions, deleting content, or altering plugin configurations. The vulnerability is classified as a CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery, which is a well-documented web application security weakness that has been extensively catalogued in the Common Weakness Enumeration database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to potentially compromise the entire WordPress installation. An attacker who successfully exploits this CSRF flaw could gain unauthorized administrative access, modify critical site configurations, or inject malicious content into the website. The vulnerability affects the plugin's ability to distinguish between legitimate user requests and maliciously crafted requests, making it particularly dangerous in environments where administrators frequently visit external websites or where users may be tricked into clicking malicious links. This type of attack vector aligns with the tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1566 - Phishing technique, specifically targeting the credential exposure and privilege escalation phases of an attack lifecycle.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that have implemented proper CSRF protection mechanisms. System administrators should ensure that all WordPress installations maintain current versions of plugins and themes, as the wp-Monalisa plugin developers have likely addressed this issue in newer releases. Additionally, implementing comprehensive web application firewalls with CSRF protection capabilities can provide an additional layer of defense. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments of their WordPress installations, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify similar issues across their entire web application portfolio. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and proper session management practices can further reduce the attack surface and prevent exploitation of similar CSRF vulnerabilities.