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CVE-2024-24837: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability Found in Frédéric GILLES Plugins

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In this article, we are going to discuss an important security issue that affects several popular website migration plugins developed by Frédéric GILLES. This Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability (CVE-2024-24837) has been found in FG PrestaShop to WooCommerce, FG Drupal to WordPress, and FG Joomla to WordPress plugins. The affected versions are as follows:

- FG PrestaShop to WooCommerce: From n/a to 4.44.3
- FG Drupal to WordPress: From n/a to 3.67.
- FG Joomla to WordPress: From n/a to 4.15.

This vulnerability can allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on the target website without the user's consent. To understand how this works, let's dig into the details of CSRF and how it can be exploited.

What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)?

Cross-Site Request Forgery, or CSRF, is a security vulnerability that allows an attacker to trick users into performing actions on a website without their knowledge. CSRF exploits the trust a website has in the user's browser, and can have severe consequences if exploited on a user with administrative privileges.

The attacker can create malicious links or scripts that, when clicked or executed by the victim, cause the victim's browser to send HTTP requests to the vulnerable website on their behalf. These requests may include actions such as changing user account settings, creating or deleting content, or even purchasing items without the user's consent.

Exploiting the CSRF Vulnerability in Frédéric GILLES Plugins

As mentioned earlier, the CSRF vulnerability affects three Frédéric GILLES plugins: FG PrestaShop to WooCommerce, FG Drupal to WordPress, and FG Joomla to WordPress. These plugins are widely used to migrate website data from one platform to another, making them a prime target for attackers.

Here is an example of a code snippet that can exploit the CSRF vulnerability in these plugins

<html>
   <body>
      <form action="http://your_target_website.com/wp-admin/admin-post.php"; method="POST">
         <input type="hidden" name="action" value="fgj2wp_import" />
         <input type="hidden" name="step" value="" />
         <input type="submit" value="Start migration" />
      </form>
   </body>
</html>

When a user with administrative privileges visits a web page containing the above code snippet, their browser will automatically send a request to the target website to start the migration process. This is done without any user interaction or consent, allowing the attacker to execute unauthorized actions on the target website.

Original References

- CVE-2024-24837 - NVD
- Frédéric GILLES Website

By updating to the latest versions of these plugins and staying vigilant about potential security threats, you can ensure that your website remains secure and your users' data is protected. Always keep your plugins updated and monitor your website for any suspicious activity.

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Published on: 02/21/2024 08:15:46 UTC
Last modified on: 02/22/2024 19:07:27 UTC