CVE-2024-53754 in Out Of Stock Badge Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/02/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Arrow Design Out Of Stock Badge allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Out Of Stock Badge: from n/a through 1.3.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/22/2025
This cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists within the Arrow Design Out Of Stock Badge plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 1.3.1. The vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to implement proper CSRF protection mechanisms, creating a significant security risk for WordPress sites that utilize this plugin. The issue allows malicious actors to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users who visit compromised web pages, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications or deletions within the affected system.
The technical flaw manifests in the plugin's handling of user requests without proper validation of request origins or implementation of anti-CSRF tokens. This weakness aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability operates by tricking authenticated users into making unintended requests to the vulnerable plugin's endpoints, exploiting the trust relationship between the user's browser and the targeted WordPress installation. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities in other parts of the site to initiate these unauthorized requests.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can enable attackers to perform critical administrative functions within the WordPress environment. An attacker could potentially disable the out of stock badge functionality, modify product information, or even gain elevated privileges if the plugin's administrative interface lacks proper access controls. This vulnerability particularly affects e-commerce sites where inventory management is critical, as unauthorized modifications to product availability status could lead to significant financial losses and customer confusion. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it leverages the trust relationship that exists between authenticated users and the WordPress installation, making detection and prevention more challenging.
Organizations should immediately update to the latest version of the Arrow Design Out Of Stock Badge plugin where this vulnerability has been addressed. The recommended mitigation strategy involves implementing proper CSRF token validation mechanisms, ensuring that all state-changing requests include unique, unpredictable tokens that are verified server-side. Security measures should also include implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit the sources from which scripts can be loaded, and monitoring for suspicious activity patterns that might indicate CSRF attacks. Additionally, administrators should consider implementing Web Application Firewall rules to detect and block suspicious request patterns that could indicate CSRF attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of implementing robust security controls in WordPress plugins, as even seemingly simple functionality can present significant risks when proper security measures are not implemented. The issue also highlights the need for regular security audits of third-party plugins and adherence to security best practices such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.