CVE-2024-55982 in Share Buttons Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/16/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in richteam Share Buttons – Social Media allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Share Buttons – Social Media: from n/a through 1.0.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/16/2024
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the richteam Share Buttons – Social Media plugin that enables attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands through improperly sanitized input parameters. The vulnerability manifests as a blind sql injection attack vector, where an attacker can manipulate the sql query structure without immediate visible feedback, making detection more challenging. The affected version range spans from an unknown starting point through version 1.0.2, indicating this weakness has persisted across multiple releases. The root cause stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the plugin's sql command construction process, allowing malicious sql payloads to be injected into database queries. This flaw directly corresponds to cwe-89 sql injection vulnerability classification and aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre att&ck framework under initial access and execution phases. The vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly concatenated into sql queries without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms, creating an opportunity for attackers to manipulate database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification to include complete database compromise and potential system escalation. Attackers can leverage blind sql injection to extract sensitive information from the database, including user credentials, personal data, and administrative access details. The blind nature of the injection means that attackers must rely on timing variations or conditional responses to infer database structure and content, requiring more sophisticated exploitation techniques but not eliminating the threat. This vulnerability affects wordpress installations where the richteam Share Buttons – Social Media plugin is active, potentially compromising entire websites and their associated user bases. The attack surface is particularly concerning as social media buttons are commonly integrated into high-traffic websites, amplifying the potential impact of successful exploitation. Database administrators and security teams face increased risk of unauthorized data access and potential data loss, with the vulnerability potentially enabling attackers to escalate privileges within the affected systems.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term security enhancements to prevent similar vulnerabilities from reoccurring. The primary recommendation involves upgrading to the latest version of the richteam Share Buttons – Social Media plugin where the sql injection vulnerability has been patched and properly addressed. System administrators should implement comprehensive input validation and parameterized queries to prevent future sql injection attacks, ensuring all user-supplied data is properly escaped or parameterized before database insertion. Network security controls including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for sql injection attack patterns and suspicious database query behaviors. Security hardening measures such as least privilege database access, regular security audits, and input sanitization routines should be implemented across all wordpress installations. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper software development practices including secure coding guidelines, regular security testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate sql injection weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions to detect anomalous sql query patterns that may indicate active sql injection attempts.