CVE-2024-52424 in wp-login customizer Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/18/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Suresh Kumar wp-login customizer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects wp-login customizer: from n/a through 1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/26/2025
The CVE-2024-52424 vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the wp-login customizer plugin developed by Suresh Kumar, where a cross-site request forgery vulnerability has been identified that enables stored cross-site scripting attacks. This vulnerability exists within the WordPress plugin ecosystem and specifically impacts versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through version 1.0. The flaw creates a dangerous attack vector that allows malicious actors to exploit the plugin's authentication mechanisms to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of authenticated users' browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient validation and sanitization of user input within the wp-login customizer plugin's processing logic. When users interact with the plugin's login customization features, the system fails to properly implement anti-CSRF tokens or other protective measures that would prevent unauthorized requests from being executed. This weakness allows attackers to craft malicious requests that, when executed by authenticated users, can inject persistent JavaScript payloads into the application's response. The stored XSS component means that the malicious code becomes permanently embedded within the plugin's functionality and will execute whenever affected pages are accessed by users with appropriate privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, particularly within WordPress environments where the plugin is installed and active. Attackers can leverage this flaw to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive authentication tokens, and potentially escalate privileges to administrator-level access. The stored nature of the XSS payload means that the malicious code persists in the application's data stores, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect all users who access the compromised plugin functionality. This vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and can enable attackers to perform actions such as modifying user accounts, accessing confidential data, or even installing additional malware within the compromised WordPress environment.
Security practitioners should immediately assess their WordPress installations for the presence of the wp-login customizer plugin version 1.0 or earlier and implement immediate mitigations. The primary defense involves ensuring that all affected versions are updated to patched releases that properly implement CSRF protection mechanisms and input sanitization. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls with rules specifically designed to detect and block suspicious request patterns associated with CSRF attacks. Additionally, regular security audits should be conducted to identify other potential vulnerabilities in the WordPress plugin ecosystem, as this flaw demonstrates how seemingly minor authentication issues can create significant security risks. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for the initial compromise through credential harvesting. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that the CSRF protection mechanisms are properly implemented and that no additional input sanitization gaps exist within the plugin's codebase.