CVE-2012-6691 in osCMax
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the admin panel in osCMax before 2.5.1 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct SQL injection attacks via the (1) status parameter to admin/stats_monthly_sales.php or (2) country parameter in a process action to admin/create_account_process.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/30/2019
The CVE-2012-6691 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw discovered in the osCMax e-commerce platform prior to version 2.5.1. This vulnerability specifically targets the administrator panel and exposes the system to remote exploitation by malicious actors who can manipulate authenticated sessions. The flaw enables attackers to construct malicious requests that appear to originate from legitimate administrators, thereby bypassing authentication mechanisms and potentially executing unauthorized actions within the system. The vulnerability manifests through two distinct attack vectors that leverage different parameters within the administrative interface to compromise system integrity.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper authentication tokens or validation mechanisms in the affected administrative scripts. When administrators navigate to the stats_monthly_sales.php page and manipulate the status parameter, or when they interact with the create_account_process.php script using the country parameter in a process action, the system fails to verify the authenticity of the request source. This absence of anti-CSRF protection allows attackers to craft malicious web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities to trick administrators into executing unintended actions. The attack vectors are particularly dangerous because they can be combined with SQL injection techniques, amplifying the potential impact beyond simple session hijacking to include data manipulation and potential database compromise. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in software applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with a pathway to escalate privileges and conduct more sophisticated attacks. Administrators who visit malicious websites or are tricked into clicking compromised links can unknowingly execute SQL injection attacks against the system database, potentially leading to data exfiltration, modification of critical business information, or complete system compromise. The attack requires minimal technical expertise to exploit, making it particularly dangerous for organizations running vulnerable versions of osCMax. The vulnerability affects the core administrative functionality of the platform, potentially compromising all administrative actions including user management, product catalog modifications, and financial data access. Organizations utilizing affected versions face significant risk of unauthorized modifications to their e-commerce systems and potential exposure of sensitive customer and business data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2012-6691 require immediate implementation of security patches and updates to the osCMax platform to version 2.5.1 or later. Organizations should implement proper CSRF token validation mechanisms in all administrative interfaces, ensuring that each request contains a unique, unpredictable token that verifies the authenticity of the user session. The solution aligns with ATT&CK technique T1548.002, which involves bypassing system permissions through manipulation of authentication mechanisms. Network administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious requests attempting to exploit these CSRF vulnerabilities. Regular security audits of administrative interfaces are essential to identify similar authentication bypass flaws, and organizations should establish robust patch management processes to ensure timely updates of all third-party components. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of implementing proper input validation and session management controls in web applications, particularly those handling sensitive administrative functions.