CVE-2024-49698 in Best Restaurant Menu Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/31/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PriceListo Best Restaurant Menu by PriceListo.This issue affects Best Restaurant Menu by PriceListo: from n/a through 1.4.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/31/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49698 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the PriceListo Best Restaurant Menu plugin, a WordPress-based solution designed for restaurant menu management. This weakness allows unauthorized users to access administrative functions and sensitive data without proper authentication, fundamentally undermining the security posture of affected systems. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the plugin ranging from an unknown starting point through version 1.4.2, indicating that all previous iterations contain this critical oversight in their access control mechanisms.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-863, which describes "Incorrect Authorization" where an application fails to properly verify that an actor is authorized to perform a requested operation. In this case, the PriceListo plugin does not adequately validate user permissions before granting access to administrative features, menu configurations, or data management interfaces. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to restaurant menu data, pricing information, and potentially customer-related details that should remain restricted to authorized administrators.
From an operational perspective, this missing authorization vulnerability creates significant risks for restaurant businesses relying on the PriceListo plugin for their digital menu management. Unauthorized individuals could manipulate menu prices, modify restaurant information, or access confidential business data that could be used for competitive advantage or malicious purposes. The impact extends beyond simple data exposure as attackers might also be able to inject malicious content or disrupt business operations through unauthorized modifications to the restaurant's online presence.
The attack surface for this vulnerability is particularly concerning given the widespread use of WordPress plugins for restaurant management systems. Organizations using affected versions of the PriceListo plugin face potential exploitation through various attack vectors including automated scanning tools that specifically target known WordPress vulnerabilities. The lack of proper authorization checks means that even unauthenticated users could potentially access sensitive administrative functions, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where the plugin is publicly accessible.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers Valid Accounts and T1566 which covers Phishing. The missing authorization mechanism essentially allows attackers to bypass normal authentication processes and assume administrative roles without legitimate credentials. Mitigation strategies should include immediate plugin updates to versions that address this authorization gap, implementation of additional access controls through WordPress security plugins, and regular monitoring of administrative access logs for suspicious activities. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their WordPress installations to identify similar authorization flaws in other plugins or themes that might be present in their digital infrastructure.