Platform
wordpress
Component
dx-watermark
Fixed in
1.0.5
CVE-2024-30560 describes a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability present in the DX-Watermark WordPress plugin. This flaw allows attackers to potentially execute malicious scripts within a user's browser context, leading to unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects versions of DX-Watermark up to and including 1.0.4, and a patch is available in version 1.0.5.
The CSRF vulnerability in DX-Watermark allows an attacker to craft malicious requests that appear to originate from a legitimate user. If successful, an attacker could perform actions on behalf of the user without their knowledge or consent. This could include modifying plugin settings, adding or deleting watermarks, or even gaining access to sensitive user data stored within the plugin. The impact is particularly severe because WordPress plugins often have broad permissions, potentially allowing an attacker to compromise the entire website if the user has administrative privileges.
CVE-2024-30560 was publicly disclosed on April 25, 2024. There is currently no indication of active exploitation in the wild, but the CRITICAL severity and ease of exploitation make it a high-priority target. No public proof-of-concept exploits have been released as of this writing, but the vulnerability is likely to attract attention from malicious actors. It is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog at this time.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.11% (30% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-30560 is to immediately upgrade the DX-Watermark plugin to version 1.0.5 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to filter out suspicious CSRF tokens. Additionally, ensure that users are educated about the risks of clicking on untrusted links and entering sensitive information on unfamiliar websites. After upgrading, verify the fix by attempting to trigger the CSRF vulnerability using a known payload and confirming that the action is blocked.
Update the DX-Watermark plugin to the latest available version. The update fixes the CSRF and XSS vulnerability, preventing arbitrary file uploads and the execution of malicious scripts. You can update directly from the WordPress admin panel.
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CVE-2024-30560 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the DX-Watermark WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to potentially execute malicious scripts.
You are affected if you are using DX-Watermark version 1.0.4 or earlier. Upgrade to 1.0.5 to mitigate the risk.
Upgrade the DX-Watermark plugin to version 1.0.5 or later. Consider a WAF as a temporary workaround if upgrading is not immediately possible.
There is currently no confirmed active exploitation, but the CRITICAL severity makes it a high-priority target.
Refer to the DX-Watermark plugin's official website or WordPress plugin repository for the latest advisory and update information.
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