CVE-2024-6019 in Music Request Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/12/2024
The Music Request Manager WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not sanitise and escape incoming music requests, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against administrators
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2025
The CVE-2024-6019 vulnerability resides within the Music Request Manager WordPress plugin version 1.3 and earlier, representing a critical cross-site scripting flaw that undermines the security posture of affected websites. This vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly sanitise and escape incoming music request data submitted by unauthenticated users, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary script code into the application's response. The flaw specifically affects the plugin's handling of user input during music request submissions, where the data is directly incorporated into HTML output without adequate validation or sanitisation measures.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to craft malicious payloads that, when processed by the plugin, can execute scripts within the context of an administrator's browser session. This occurs because the plugin does not employ proper input sanitisation techniques or output escaping mechanisms when handling user-provided data. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically representing a stored XSS variant where malicious scripts can persist and execute whenever administrators view the affected pages. Attackers can exploit this by submitting malicious JavaScript code through the music request form, which then gets executed when administrators access the request management interface, potentially leading to session hijacking, privilege escalation, or data exfiltration.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to gain elevated privileges and compromise the entire WordPress installation. When administrators interact with the plugin's interface, the malicious scripts execute in their browser context, potentially allowing attackers to steal authentication cookies, modify content, or perform administrative actions on behalf of legitimate users. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it requires no authentication to exploit, making it an attractive target for automated attacks. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1566 (Phishing) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) techniques, as attackers can use the XSS to deliver additional payloads or establish persistent access through malicious script delivery mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-6019 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the sanitisation issues, as the vendor has likely released patches to resolve the vulnerability. Organizations should implement additional defensive measures including input validation at multiple layers, output escaping for all user-provided data, and regular security scanning of WordPress installations. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can help detect and block malicious payloads, while security monitoring should be enhanced to identify unusual patterns in music request submissions. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper security testing practices during plugin development, particularly around input validation and output sanitisation, as recommended by OWASP Top Ten security standards. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar issues in other plugins and themes, as the presence of one vulnerable component often indicates broader security gaps in the WordPress ecosystem.