CVE-2018-20644 in Basic B2B Script
Summary
by MITRE
PHP Scripts Mall Basic B2B Script 2.0.9 has Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via the Edit profile feature.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/03/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-20644 affects the PHP Scripts Mall Basic B2B Script version 2.0.9, specifically within its profile editing functionality. This represents a critical security flaw that allows malicious actors to exploit Cross-Site Request Forgery mechanisms to manipulate user accounts without their knowledge or consent. The vulnerability resides in the web application's failure to implement proper anti-CSRF measures during profile modification operations, creating an exploitable gap in the authentication and authorization framework.
The technical flaw manifests through the absence of anti-CSRF tokens or similar protective mechanisms within the profile editing form. When users navigate to the edit profile page, the application does not validate the origin or authenticity of requests submitted through the form, enabling attackers to craft malicious requests that appear to originate from legitimate user sessions. This weakness falls under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to complete account compromise and unauthorized modifications to user profiles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple profile modifications, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more extensive attacks within the B2B environment. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to change user email addresses, reset passwords, modify contact information, or potentially escalate privileges if the application architecture permits such actions through the profile editing interface. The implications are particularly severe in B2B contexts where user profiles may contain sensitive business information, financial data, or access credentials that could facilitate further compromise of the entire system. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers credential access through social engineering and manipulation of web applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-20644 require immediate implementation of proper anti-CSRF protection mechanisms within the application's profile editing functionality. The solution involves generating and validating unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session and ensuring these tokens are properly embedded within the profile editing forms and validated upon submission. Additionally, implementing proper request origin validation and implementing the same-site cookie attributes can provide additional layers of protection. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers and regular security code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application. The fix should align with industry best practices outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines for web application security, ensuring comprehensive protection against CSRF attacks. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to verify the effectiveness of implemented mitigations and to identify any additional vulnerabilities that may exist within the B2B script environment.