CVE-2024-7258
Published: 23 August 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-7258 is a high-severity Missing Authorization (CWE-862) vulnerability in Wpmarketingrobot Woocommerce Google Feed Manager. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 6.6% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
The WooCommerce Google Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is affected by CVE-2024-7258, an authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) present in all versions through 2.8.0. The root cause is a missing capability check on the wppfm_removeFeedFile function, which permits authenticated users to invoke file-deletion operations without verifying sufficient privileges. The flaw carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8.
Authenticated attackers holding Contributor or higher roles can invoke the unprotected AJAX handler to delete arbitrary files on the underlying server. Successful deletion of critical files such as wp-config.php can disable the site and enable remote code execution, turning the issue into a full compromise vector reachable over the network without user interaction.
Public references point to a patched changeset (3137475) in the plugin repository and a detailed advisory from Wordfence that identifies the affected JavaScript handlers. Site administrators are therefore advised to update the plugin to the newest release that enforces proper capability checks before allowing feed-file removal.
EPSS remains flat at 0.1050 with no material post-disclosure increase observed.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-48205
Vulnerability details
The WooCommerce Google Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wppfm_removeFeedFile' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,…
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with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
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Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring an access control policy ensures authorization checks are defined and applied for critical functions.
Reviews of access controls detect missing authorization checks on critical functions or resources.
Documenting permitted unauthenticated actions prevents missing authorization by making all exceptions explicit and subject to organizational review.
Requiring attribute association with information prevents authorization from being performed without necessary security or privacy context.
Mandating authorization prior to allowing remote connections addresses missing authorization for remote access.
Mandating authorization before wireless connections are allowed prevents missing authorization for wireless access.
The control requires authorization before allowing mobile device connections, directly mitigating missing authorization for system access.
Requiring approvals for account creation and specifying authorizations ensures authorization is not missing for system access.