CVE-2022-29468 in AVideo
Summary
by MITRE • 08/22/2022
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in WWBN AVideo 11.6 and dev master commit 3f7c0364. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to increased privileges. An attacker can get an authenticated user to send a crafted HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/24/2022
The CVE-2022-29468 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw in the WWBN AVideo platform version 11.6 and its development master branch up to commit 3f7c0364. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-352 category, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in software applications. The flaw exists within the authentication and authorization mechanisms of the video management system, creating a dangerous scenario where legitimate user sessions can be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate and authenticate HTTP requests originating from external sources, particularly those that attempt to modify user privileges or execute administrative functions.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability allows an attacker to construct malicious HTTP requests that, when executed by an authenticated user, can result in unauthorized privilege escalation. This occurs because the application does not adequately verify the origin of requests or implement proper anti-CSRF tokens for critical operations. The vulnerability specifically targets the privilege management functions within the AVideo platform, enabling attackers to manipulate user roles and access levels without proper authorization. Attackers can leverage this flaw by tricking users into visiting malicious websites or clicking on compromised links that automatically submit crafted requests to the vulnerable AVideo instance.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-29468 extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it fundamentally undermines the security model of the AVideo platform. When successfully exploited, this vulnerability can enable attackers to gain administrative access to user accounts, modify content permissions, and potentially compromise the entire video management system. The attack vector relies on social engineering techniques where users are诱导 into executing malicious requests through phishing campaigns or compromised websites. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1531 which involves privilege escalation through manipulation of authentication systems, and T1566 which encompasses social engineering methods to gain initial access.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust anti-CSRF mechanisms including the generation and validation of unique tokens for each user session. The application must enforce strict request origin validation and implement proper session management controls to prevent unauthorized privilege changes. Security patches should address the core authentication flow by requiring additional verification steps for sensitive operations and ensuring that all administrative functions require explicit user confirmation. Organizations using WWBN AVideo should immediately apply the vendor-provided security updates and consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious request patterns. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security audits and adherence to secure coding practices, particularly around authentication and session management components that are critical to maintaining system integrity and user trust.