CVE-2012-2155 in CDN2 Video
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the CDN2 Video module 6.x for Drupal allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/17/2018
The CVE-2012-2155 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the CDN2 Video module version 6.x for the Drupal content management system. This vulnerability exists at the intersection of web application security and content delivery network integration, creating a significant risk for Drupal sites that utilize this specific module for video content management. The vulnerability's classification as CSRF stems from its ability to exploit the trust relationship between web applications and users, allowing malicious actors to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs within the CDN2 Video module's handling of HTTP requests and session management processes. Attackers can leverage this weakness through crafted malicious web pages or email attachments that automatically submit requests to the vulnerable Drupal site. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple pathways exist for exploitation, potentially including direct form submissions, AJAX requests, or even social engineering tactics that trick users into visiting malicious sites. The vulnerability's presence in the 6.x version of Drupal indicates that it predates the more robust security mechanisms introduced in later versions, making older installations particularly susceptible to exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it enables attackers to hijack user sessions and potentially gain administrative privileges on affected Drupal sites. When exploited successfully, attackers can manipulate video content, modify site configurations, or even inject malicious code into the content delivery network infrastructure. The implications are particularly severe for sites that rely heavily on user-generated content or have extensive video libraries, as these platforms become vulnerable to unauthorized modifications that can compromise both content integrity and user privacy. The vulnerability also affects the overall trust model of the Drupal ecosystem, potentially undermining confidence in third-party modules and their security practices.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through module updates or complete removal of the vulnerable CDN2 Video module from their Drupal installations. The recommended mitigation strategy includes implementing proper CSRF protection mechanisms such as anti-forgery tokens in all form submissions and ensuring that the Drupal core and all contributed modules are updated to their latest secure versions. Additionally, security professionals should consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious request patterns that may indicate CSRF attack attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery weaknesses in web applications, and demonstrates how third-party module vulnerabilities can create attack vectors that extend beyond the core application security boundaries. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a privilege escalation technique, where attackers leverage existing authenticated sessions to perform unauthorized operations, making it a significant concern for security teams responsible for protecting web-based content management systems.