CVE-2014-10001 in Appointment Scheduler
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in PHPJabbers Appointment Scheduler 2.0 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the i18n[1][name] parameter in a pjActionCreate action to the pjAdminServices controller or (2) add an administrator via a pjActionCreate action to the pjAdminUsers controller.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/23/2025
The CVE-2014-10001 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw in PHPJabbers Appointment Scheduler version 2.0 that exposes administrators to unauthorized manipulation of system functions. This vulnerability operates through a sophisticated attack vector that leverages the application's lack of proper authentication verification mechanisms for specific controller actions, creating a pathway for remote attackers to exploit administrative privileges without legitimate credentials.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the application's failure to validate the origin of requests targeting the pjAdminServices and pjAdminUsers controllers. Attackers can craft malicious requests that appear to originate from legitimate administrative sessions, exploiting the absence of anti-CSRF tokens or proper session validation checks. The vulnerability specifically manifests when attackers manipulate the i18n[1][name] parameter within the pjActionCreate action of the pjAdminServices controller, enabling them to inject malicious payloads that execute cross-site scripting attacks against authenticated administrators.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it provides attackers with the ability to conduct persistent malicious activities within the application's administrative interface. When an administrator visits a compromised webpage or clicks on a malicious link, the CSRF attack automatically executes in the background, potentially allowing attackers to modify system configurations, inject malicious code, or create new administrative accounts. The XSS component of this vulnerability amplifies the attack surface by enabling attackers to execute scripts in the context of the administrator's browser session, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for Valid Accounts and T1566 for Phishing, as attackers can leverage compromised administrative sessions to maintain persistence and expand their attack surface. The vulnerability also relates to CWE-79, Cross-Site Scripting, through the XSS component that can be triggered through the CSRF attack vector, creating a multi-layered threat that combines authentication bypass with code execution capabilities.
The mitigation strategy for this vulnerability requires implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the application's administrative interfaces, ensuring that all state-changing operations require verification of legitimate session origins. Organizations should enforce strict input validation and implement proper session management protocols that validate the authenticity of all requests originating from administrative controllers. Additionally, the application should implement proper access control checks that verify the legitimacy of requests before processing any administrative actions, particularly those involving user account creation or system configuration modifications. Regular security audits and code reviews should specifically target authentication and authorization mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future releases.