CVE-2024-37228 Overview
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in InstaWP Team InstaWP Connect allows Code Injection. This issue affects InstaWP Connect: from n/a through 0.1.0.38.
Critical Impact
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to potential data loss, service disruption, and further system compromise.
Affected Products
- instawp instawp_connect
Discovery Timeline
- Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
- Not Available - Responsible disclosure to instawp
- Not Available - CVE CVE-2024-37228 assigned
- Not Available - instawp releases security patch
- 2024-06-24 - CVE CVE-2024-37228 published to NVD
- 2025-02-06 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-37228
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability arises from improper validation and sanitation of user-supplied inputs, which allows attackers to inject malicious code into a vulnerable system component. This issue is exacerbated by the ease of exploitation over the network.
Root Cause
The root cause is the lack of adequate input validation in the code generation process, failing to sanitize or properly handle user inputs in instawp_connect versions.
Attack Vector
Network-based attack vector that requires no authentication, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target server.
# Example exploitation code (sanitized)
malicious_payload = "<malicious_code_here>"
execute_code(malicious_payload)
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-37228
Indicators of Compromise
- Unauthorized changes to system files or configurations
- Unusual outbound network traffic
- Presence of unexpected or unrecognized code in server environments
Detection Strategies
Analyzing network traffic for patterns indicative of exploit attempts and monitoring file integrity for unauthorized changes. Utilize EDR capabilities to identify suspicious process behaviors.
Monitoring Recommendations
Implement continuous network and endpoint monitoring using SentinelOne to detect anomalies in real-time, leveraging machine learning to identify patterns consistent with known exploitation techniques.
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-37228
Immediate Actions Required
- Immediately update to the latest version of instawp_connect
- Perform a security audit to ensure no backdoors have been installed
- Restrict network access to critical systems
Patch Information
Ensure that systems are updated with the latest patches from instawp to close the vulnerability affected by 0.1.0.38.
Workarounds
As a temporary measure, consider disabling the affected component until a comprehensive patch can be applied to mitigate the risks associated with this code injection vulnerability.
# Configuration example
sudo systemctl stop instawp_connect
sudo systemctl disable instawp_connect
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