Modal Popup Box Plugin up to 1.5.2 on WordPress awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode code injection

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A vulnerability was found in Modal Popup Box Plugin up to 1.5.2 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode. This manipulation causes code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Modal Popup Box Plugin up to 1.5.2 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is the function awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Modal Popup Box – Popup Builder, Show Offers And News in Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via deserialization of untrusted input in the awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-2008 since 02/29/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/14/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• Modal Popup Box Plugin

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• 1.5.0
• 1.5.1
• 1.5.2

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