CVE-2018-6934 in Online Tutoring Script
Summary
by MITRE
CSRF exists in student/personal-info in PHP Scripts Mall Online Tutoring Script 2.0.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/18/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-6934 represents a cross-site request forgery flaw within the Online Tutoring Script version 2.0.3 developed by PHP Scripts Mall. This security weakness specifically affects the student/personal-info component of the web application, which is critical for user account management and personal data handling. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF mechanisms in the affected web page, making it susceptible to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent.
Cross-site request forgery attacks exploit the trust that a web application places in a user's browser by leveraging the user's authenticated session. In this case, the student/personal-info section likely processes sensitive user data modifications without implementing necessary CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms. The vulnerability manifests when an attacker crafts malicious requests that target the vulnerable endpoint, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to student personal information, account settings, or other sensitive data. This flaw directly violates the principle of least privilege and can enable attackers to perform actions that should only be executable by legitimate authenticated users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data modification, as it can potentially lead to complete account compromise, unauthorized access to student records, and unauthorized data manipulation within the tutoring platform. Attackers could leverage this weakness to change user passwords, modify personal information, or potentially escalate privileges within the system. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of user data, as well as the overall security posture of the educational platform. This type of vulnerability is particularly concerning in educational environments where sensitive student information is handled, as it could lead to privacy violations and potential regulatory compliance issues under data protection frameworks.
From a security standards perspective, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in software applications. The flaw demonstrates poor input validation and insufficient session management practices that are commonly addressed by implementing proper CSRF token mechanisms and validating request origins. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability aligns with T1566, which covers Phishing techniques, and T1078, which covers Valid Accounts as a means of gaining access to systems. Organizations should implement comprehensive CSRF protection measures including the use of unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session, proper validation of HTTP referer headers, and implementation of SameSite cookies to prevent unauthorized requests from being executed in the context of authenticated sessions. Additionally, regular security assessments and input validation reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack.