CVE-2018-10048 in eSwap
Summary
by MITRE
iScripts eSwap v2.4 has CSRF via "registration_settings.php" in the Admin Panel.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/24/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-10048 affects iScripts eSwap version 2.4, specifically targeting the administrative panel functionality. This issue represents a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions within the application's administrative interface without the knowledge or consent of legitimate administrators. The vulnerability is located within the registration_settings.php file, which serves as a critical administrative endpoint for configuring user registration parameters and system settings.
The technical flaw stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF mechanisms within the administrative interface. When administrators access the registration_settings.php page, the application fails to implement sufficient validation controls to verify that requests originate from legitimate administrative sessions. This weakness enables malicious actors to craft specially crafted web pages or emails containing embedded requests that, when executed by an authenticated administrator, can modify critical system parameters such as registration policies, user account settings, or access controls. The vulnerability operates under CWE-352, which categorizes cross-site request forgery flaws as a fundamental web application security weakness.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it can lead to complete administrative compromise of the eSwap platform. Attackers could potentially disable user registration, modify user permissions, change system configurations, or even establish backdoor access points within the application. This type of vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1548.001 which covers Abuse of System-Level Privileges, as it allows attackers to leverage administrative access without detection. The vulnerability also enables potential data exfiltration, service disruption, and unauthorized access to sensitive user information that the platform manages.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the administrative interface, ensuring that all administrative actions require valid session tokens that are tied to specific user sessions. The application should generate unique, unpredictable tokens for each administrative session and validate these tokens on every administrative request. Additionally, implementing proper HTTP headers such as Content Security Policy and SameSite cookie attributes can provide additional layers of protection. Organizations should also enforce strict access controls, implement regular security audits, and ensure that administrative interfaces are not directly accessible from untrusted networks. The remediation process must include thorough code review to identify similar vulnerabilities in other administrative endpoints and ensure consistent implementation of security controls across the entire application framework.