realmag777 FOX Plugin up to 1.4.2.2 on WordPress Shortcode do_shortcode code injection

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A vulnerability was found in realmag777 FOX Plugin up to 1.4.2.2 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function do_shortcode of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-10640. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in realmag777 FOX Plugin up to 1.4.2.2 on WordPress. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function do_shortcode of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2.2. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

The weakness was published by Michael Mazzolini. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-10640 since 10/31/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/09/2024). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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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• realmag777

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• FOX Plugin

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• 1.4.2.0
• 1.4.2.1
• 1.4.2.2

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