CVE-2019-9598 in CScms
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in Cscms 4.1.0. There is an admin.php/pay CSRF vulnerability that can change the payment account to redirect funds.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-9598 affects Cscms version 4.1.0 and represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw in the administrative payment processing functionality. This vulnerability resides within the admin.php/pay endpoint, which handles payment account modifications within the content management system. The flaw enables attackers to manipulate payment account configurations without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized fund redirection. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF token validation mechanisms in the administrative payment update process, allowing malicious actors to craft forged requests that appear legitimate to the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits the lack of request origin verification and anti-CSRF token enforcement within the payment account modification workflow. When administrators access the payment configuration interface, the system should validate that requests originate from legitimate administrative sessions and contain valid anti-CSRF tokens. However, in Cscms 4.1.0, these security controls are insufficiently implemented, creating a pathway for attackers to execute unauthorized payment account changes. The vulnerability operates by tricking authenticated administrators into visiting malicious web pages that automatically submit payment configuration updates to the target system, effectively bypassing normal administrative authorization checks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple account manipulation to encompass potential financial loss and system compromise. An attacker who successfully exploits this CSRF vulnerability can redirect payment processing to malicious accounts, potentially siphoning funds from the organization's payment processing system. The attack requires minimal technical expertise and can be executed through social engineering techniques, where administrators are tricked into visiting compromised websites. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely on Cscms for content management and payment processing, as it undermines the integrity of financial transactions and administrative access controls. The consequences may include financial losses, regulatory compliance violations, and damage to organizational reputation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2019-9598 should focus on implementing robust anti-CSRF protection mechanisms within the administrative interfaces. Organizations should ensure that all administrative functions, particularly those involving financial transactions, require valid anti-CSRF tokens that are tied to specific user sessions and validated on each request. The implementation should follow established security standards such as those defined in CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities. Additionally, organizations should enforce strict input validation and request origin verification for all administrative endpoints, particularly those handling sensitive operations like payment account modifications. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other administrative interfaces. The remediation process should include updating to the latest version of Cscms where the vulnerability has been patched, implementing proper session management controls, and establishing monitoring procedures to detect unauthorized payment configuration changes. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1548.002, which involves bypassing user account control through manipulation of administrative interfaces, emphasizing the need for comprehensive access control measures.