CVE-2018-19829 in Integria IMS
Summary
by MITRE
Artica Integria IMS 5.0.83 has CSRF in godmode/usuarios/lista_usuarios, resulting in the ability to delete an arbitrary user when the ID number is known.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/30/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-19829 affects Artica Integria IMS version 5.0.83 and represents a cross-site request forgery flaw that specifically targets the user management functionality of the system. This issue resides within the godmode/usuarios/lista_usuarios endpoint, which is part of the administrative interface responsible for user listing and management operations. The flaw allows authenticated attackers to perform unauthorized user deletion actions by crafting malicious requests that leverage the victim's authenticated session, making it particularly dangerous in environments where administrative privileges are compromised.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF token validation within the user deletion functionality. When an administrator navigates to the user list page and subsequently performs deletion operations, the system fails to verify that the request originates from a legitimate source within the same session context. This omission creates a scenario where an attacker can construct a malicious webpage or email attachment containing a crafted request that, when executed by an authenticated administrator, will delete a specified user account. The vulnerability requires only knowledge of the target user's ID number to exploit, making it relatively straightforward to target specific users within the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple user account deletion, as it can be leveraged to disrupt system operations and compromise security controls. An attacker could systematically remove administrative accounts to reduce system access, or target specific users to prevent them from accessing critical services. The vulnerability also demonstrates poor input validation and session management practices that could potentially lead to further exploitation opportunities. From a cybersecurity perspective, this flaw represents a significant risk to organizational security postures as it allows attackers to manipulate user access controls and potentially escalate their privileges within the system.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the application's administrative interfaces. The system should generate unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session and validate these tokens on all state-changing operations including user deletion requests. Additionally, implementing proper session management controls and ensuring that all administrative functions require explicit user confirmation before executing destructive operations would significantly reduce the attack surface. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious administrative activities to detect potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery issues, and could be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1078 for Valid Accounts and T1566 for Phishing as part of a broader attack chain that might exploit such weaknesses to gain unauthorized access to system resources.