{"id":86378,"date":"2026-02-04T03:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:29:48","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2024-0970-manipulation-of-client-ip-addresses-in-wordpress-plugin-leading-to-potential-system-compromise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-0970-manipulation-of-client-ip-addresses-in-wordpress-plugin-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-0970: Manipulation of client IP addresses in WordPress plugin leading to potential system compromise<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The User Activity Tracking and Log WordPress plugin, prior to version 4.1.4, has a critical vulnerability wherein clients’ IP addresses can be manipulated due to the retrieval of these addresses from potentially untrusted headers. This vulnerability affects any website utilizing this WordPress plugin, potentially compromising system security and leading to data leakage. It is essential to address this issue promptly to prevent exploitations.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-0970
\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise, potential data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

User Activity Tracking and Log WordPress Plugin | Before 4.1.4<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by an attacker manipulating the client’s IP address. This is possible because the plugin retrieves IP addresses from untrusted headers, which can be tampered with. An attacker can use a manipulated IP address to mask malicious activity, gain unauthorized access, or leak sensitive data from the system.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

An example of a potential attack using this vulnerability might look something like this:<\/p>\n

POST \/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nX-Forwarded-For: [Attacker's IP]\n{ \"action\": \"uat_track\", \"target\": \"admin\", \"malicious_payload\": \"...\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this scenario, the attacker uses the X-Forwarded-For header to inject a manipulated IP address and send a malicious payload via the ‘uat_track’ action.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update the User Activity Tracking and Log WordPress plugin to version 4.1.4 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability. In cases where an immediate update cannot be implemented, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. However, these measures do not fully resolve the issue and are not substitutes for applying the vendor patch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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