CVE-2018-19225 in LAOBANCMS
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in LAOBANCMS 2.0. admin/mima.php has CSRF.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/11/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-19225 represents a cross-site request forgery flaw within LAOBANCMS version 2.0, specifically within the admin/mima.php component. This issue falls under the broader category of web application security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The presence of CSRF vulnerabilities in administrative interfaces poses significant risks as they can allow attackers to manipulate critical system functions without proper authorization. The affected file admin/mima.php suggests this vulnerability is related to password management functionality within the content management system's administrative panel.
Cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities occur when a web application fails to properly validate the origin of HTTP requests, allowing an attacker to trick authenticated users into executing unintended actions. In this case, the flaw exists in the password management interface which could enable an attacker to modify user credentials or system passwords without the legitimate user's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms that would normally verify the authenticity of requests originating from the legitimate administrative interface. This type of vulnerability is categorized under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery issues in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple password modification capabilities, as it can potentially allow attackers to gain persistent access to administrative functions within the LAOBANCMS system. An attacker could craft malicious web pages or email attachments that, when visited by an authenticated administrator, would silently perform actions such as changing passwords, modifying user permissions, or even deleting content. The attack requires minimal user interaction beyond visiting a malicious page, making it particularly dangerous in environments where administrators frequently browse untrusted websites. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of the CMS system, potentially leading to complete system compromise if exploited successfully.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability should focus on implementing proper request validation mechanisms within the admin/mima.php file and throughout the administrative interface. The most effective approach involves incorporating anti-CSRF tokens that are generated per session and validated on each request to ensure that the action originates from the legitimate administrative interface. Additionally, implementing proper origin validation checks and using the SameSite cookie attributes can provide additional layers of protection. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to further restrict cross-origin requests. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized administrative access. Regular security audits and input validation reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar CSRF vulnerabilities across the entire application stack.