Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-37235 is a CSRF issue in the WordPress Groundhogg plugin through version 3.4.2.3. An attacker could potentially cause a logged-in user to perform an unintended action, affecting integrity. The public bundle does not identify the exact action, a fixed version, or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin exposure. Prioritize inventory and version verification because vulnerable internet-facing WordPress sites can be common, but the cited impact is limited to low integrity and requires user interaction.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery in Adrian Tobey Groundhogg, package groundhogg, affecting versions through 3.4.2.3. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, no attacker privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Groundhogg plugin at version 3.4.2.3 or earlier. Sites without this plugin, or running versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. Exploitation would require user interaction, consistent with CSRF, but the bundle does not disclose the targeted function or business action.
Researcher notes
The public bundle lacks the vulnerable endpoint/action, proof details, fixed version, and mitigation specifics. Avoid assuming broader impact. Validation should focus on asset/version exposure and tracking vendor advisory updates rather than attempting exploit reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Groundhogg plugin and recorded version.
- Review Groundhogg and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or workarounds.
- Update Groundhogg if the vendor provides a fixed release.
- Temporarily disable Groundhogg where risk is unacceptable and business impact is manageable.
- Reassess administrative workflows that rely on trusted logged-in browser sessions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Groundhogg is installed on each WordPress property.
- Verify installed Groundhogg versions are not 3.4.2.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack advisory pages for updated remediation details.
- Review logs for unusual Groundhogg-related administrative changes around the disclosure window.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/groundhogg/vulnerability/wordpress-groundhogg-plugin-3-4-2-3-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.