CVE-2024-5170 in Logo Manager for Enamad Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/17/2024
The Logo Manager For Enamad WordPress plugin through 0.7.1 does not sanitise and escape in its widgets settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-5170 affects the Logo Manager For Enamad WordPress plugin version 0.7.1 and earlier, presenting a critical security risk through stored cross-site scripting flaws in its widget settings implementation. This vulnerability specifically targets the plugin's handling of user inputs within widget configurations where proper sanitization and escaping mechanisms are absent. The flaw exists in the plugin's core functionality that manages logo displays across WordPress sites, particularly impacting how widget settings are processed and stored within the WordPress database. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can inject malicious scripts that persistently execute whenever the affected widget is rendered, creating a persistent threat vector that affects all users who view the compromised pages.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to implement proper input validation and output escaping mechanisms when processing widget configuration data. According to CWE-79, this represents a classic stored cross-site scripting vulnerability where malicious code is stored on the server and subsequently executed in users' browsers. The vulnerability specifically impacts high-privilege users including administrators who can manipulate widget settings through the WordPress admin interface. Even in environments where the unfiltered_html capability is restricted - such as multisite WordPress installations where this capability is typically disabled for non-super administrators - the vulnerability remains exploitable due to the plugin's insufficient sanitization practices. This creates a dangerous scenario where privileged users can bypass WordPress security controls and inject malicious payloads that persist across user sessions.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-5170 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities including cookie theft, session hijacking, and redirection to malicious websites. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that once exploited, the malicious scripts remain active until manually removed from the widget settings, potentially affecting all visitors to the compromised WordPress site. In multisite environments, this vulnerability becomes particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple sites within a single network, potentially allowing attackers to establish footholds across entire WordPress networks. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through malicious content, and T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter, as attackers can leverage the stored scripts to execute arbitrary commands or establish persistent access to affected systems.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the sanitization and escaping deficiencies. System administrators should implement comprehensive input validation and output escaping measures, particularly for all widget and plugin configuration data. The WordPress security team recommends that administrators review and restrict widget access permissions, ensuring that only trusted users have the capability to modify widget settings. Additionally, implementing security monitoring tools that can detect anomalous script injection patterns in widget configurations can help identify potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit the execution of inline scripts and prevent malicious payloads from executing even if the vulnerability is exploited. Regular security audits of WordPress plugins and themes should be conducted to identify similar sanitization issues that could create comparable security risks.