CVE-2012-4568 in LetoDMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in LetoDMS (formerly MyDMS) before 3.3.8 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/30/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-4568 represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw discovered in LetoDMS, formerly known as MyDMS, versions prior to 3.3.8. This vulnerability resides within the web application's authentication mechanism and poses significant security risks to organizations utilizing this document management system. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate authenticated sessions without proper authorization, effectively allowing unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive data within the system.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF protection mechanisms within the application's request handling process. LetoDMS applications typically rely on session cookies for user authentication, but fail to implement robust validation measures such as anti-CSRF tokens or referer header checks. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities in web browsers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions on the LetoDMS application. These attacks can result in unauthorized access to user accounts, modification of document permissions, or even complete account takeover scenarios. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple pathways exist for exploitation, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it may be exploitable through various attack surfaces within the application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can lead to comprehensive system compromise when combined with other attack vectors. Organizations using affected versions of LetoDMS face risks of data breaches, unauthorized document modifications, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the fundamental security model of the application, undermining the trust relationship between users and the system. From a compliance perspective, this vulnerability could result in violations of data protection regulations and security standards such as those outlined in iso 27001 and nist cybersecurity framework. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that document management systems often contain sensitive corporate data, personal information, and confidential business documents that require robust protection mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2012-4568 should prioritize immediate remediation through upgrading to LetoDMS version 3.3.8 or later, which includes proper CSRF protection mechanisms. Organizations should implement additional security controls such as web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious request patterns, enforce strict referer header validation, and implement proper session management practices. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any potential exploitation attempts and monitor network traffic for suspicious activities related to CSRF attacks. The implementation of proper input validation and output encoding practices, as recommended by CWE-352, should be enforced throughout the application. Additionally, user education regarding the risks of clicking suspicious links and visiting untrusted websites can help reduce the success rate of social engineering components of such attacks, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1566 for credential access and T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication as an additional layer of protection to mitigate the impact of successful CSRF attacks.