CVE-2018-25354 in Jomres
Summary
by MITRE • 05/23/2026
Joomla Component jomres 9.11.2 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to modify user account information by tricking authenticated users into visiting malicious pages. Attackers can craft HTML forms targeting the account/index endpoint with hidden fields to change passwords, email addresses, and profile details without user consent.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/24/2026
This cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Joomla Component jomres version 9.11.2 represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of user account management within the web application. The vulnerability stems from the component's failure to implement proper anti-CSRF mechanisms when processing account modification requests, creating an exploitable condition where authenticated users can be manipulated into performing unintended actions. The attack vector leverages the trust relationship between the user's browser and the vulnerable application, allowing malicious actors to craft deceptive web pages that automatically submit forms to the target endpoint without user knowledge or consent.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to construct malicious HTML forms that target the account/index endpoint of the jomres component. These forms contain hidden input fields that automatically populate with attacker-controlled values for password changes, email address modifications, and other profile information. When an authenticated user visits a page containing such malicious code, their browser automatically submits the form data to the vulnerable endpoint, effectively modifying their account information without their knowledge. This attack exploits the fundamental principle that web applications should not trust requests originating from unauthenticated sources, particularly when those requests modify sensitive user data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple account compromise, as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information, potential account takeovers, and broader system infiltration opportunities. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to change user passwords, making it impossible for legitimate users to access their accounts, or modify email addresses to intercept important notifications and reset links. The vulnerability affects the core authentication and authorization mechanisms of the application, potentially enabling attackers to escalate privileges or gain access to additional system resources through compromised user accounts. This type of vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege in user account management.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.002 for the use of malicious HTML content to manipulate user sessions. Organizations using this component face significant risk of unauthorized account modifications and potential data breaches. The impact is particularly severe because the vulnerability affects authenticated sessions, meaning that attackers only need to convince users to visit malicious pages rather than needing to bypass authentication entirely. This makes the attack surface significantly larger and more difficult to defend against compared to other authentication bypass vulnerabilities.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of anti-CSRF tokens for all account modification endpoints, proper validation of request origins, and implementation of secure session management practices. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as rate limiting for account modification requests, enhanced user activity monitoring, and regular security audits of third-party components. The recommended approach involves upgrading to the latest version of jomres that includes proper CSRF protection mechanisms, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests, and conducting thorough security assessments of all installed components to identify similar vulnerabilities. Regular security training for administrators and users can also help reduce the risk of successful social engineering attacks that exploit this vulnerability.