CVE-2024-49680 in WP VR Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/19/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Rextheme WP VR allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP VR: from n/a through 8.5.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/19/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49680 represents a critical authorization flaw within the Rextheme WP VR plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 8.5.5. This missing authorization vulnerability falls under the CWE-862 category, which addresses "Missing Authorization" conditions where the system fails to properly verify that an actor is authorized to perform a requested operation. The affected plugin is a virtual reality solution for wordpress environments, making it a potential entry point for attackers targeting wordpress installations with this specific plugin version.
The technical flaw manifests as an incorrectly configured access control security level that allows unauthorized users to exploit functionality that should be restricted to administrators or authenticated users. This misconfiguration enables attackers to bypass the intended authorization checks that should prevent unauthorized access to sensitive plugin features, potentially allowing them to manipulate virtual reality configurations, access restricted data, or execute administrative functions without proper authentication. The vulnerability exists in the plugin's access control implementation, where proper validation of user roles and permissions is not enforced for critical operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for wordpress administrators and site owners who have installed the affected Rextheme WP VR plugin. Attackers who can exploit this vulnerability gain unauthorized access to virtual reality related configurations and potentially access sensitive data or functionality within the wordpress environment. This could lead to complete compromise of the affected wordpress site, especially when combined with other vulnerabilities or when the plugin is used in conjunction with other compromised components. The attack surface expands to include not just the plugin itself but also any associated virtual reality content or user data that might be accessible through the compromised plugin interface.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate plugin updates to versions that address the authorization flaw, as well as implementing additional security controls. Administrators should ensure that all wordpress installations are running the latest patched versions of the Rextheme WP VR plugin, with version 8.5.5 being the last known vulnerable release. Security measures should include monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, implementing proper role-based access controls within wordpress, and conducting regular security audits of installed plugins. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1547 which covers registry run keys and startup folder, as attackers might leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access through compromised plugin functionality. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and security monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts targeting this specific authorization bypass vulnerability.