CVE-2018-10117 in iCMS
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in idreamsoft iCMS V7.0.7. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can add an admin account via admincp.php?app=members&do=save&frame=iPHP.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/28/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-10117 represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the idreamsoft iCMS content management system version 7.0.7. This vulnerability resides in the administrative control panel interface, specifically within the members management component that handles user account modifications. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate the system's administrative functions without proper authentication, potentially enabling unauthorized account creation with elevated privileges. The affected endpoint admincp.php?app=members&do=save&frame=iPHP serves as the primary attack vector where the CSRF vulnerability manifests.
This vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF token validation within the administrative form processing mechanism. When administrators navigate to the member management interface and submit requests to save member data, the system fails to verify the authenticity of the request origin. The lack of cryptographic token verification means that attackers can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing user sessions to execute unauthorized administrative actions. This weakness directly aligns with CWE-352, which defines cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities as the failure to validate that requests originate from legitimate sources. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it operates within the administrative context, providing attackers with direct access to critical system functions.
The operational consequences of this CSRF vulnerability extend beyond simple account creation, as it fundamentally compromises the integrity of the administrative interface. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can create new administrator accounts with full system access privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The attack requires minimal technical expertise and can be executed through social engineering or by tricking authenticated administrators into visiting malicious websites. This makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where administrators frequently browse untrusted websites or where users may inadvertently interact with malicious content. The vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials use and privilege escalation through administrative access.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability must address both the immediate technical flaw and broader security practices within the iCMS environment. The primary recommendation involves implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms that are generated per session and validated against each administrative request. These tokens should be cryptographically secure and tied to specific user sessions to prevent unauthorized exploitation. Additionally, the system should enforce strict referer header validation and implement Content Security Policy headers to limit the scope of potential attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts and regular security audits of administrative interfaces. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of input validation and session management within web applications, particularly in administrative components where elevated privileges are granted. Regular security assessments and prompt patch deployment are essential to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in the broader software ecosystem.