CVE-2023-36237 in Bagisto
Summary
by MITRE • 02/27/2024
Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability in Bagisto before v.1.5.1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML script.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/11/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-36237 represents a critical cross site request forgery flaw discovered in the Bagisto e-commerce platform prior to version 1.5.1. This vulnerability falls under the category of CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks where an attacker can induce users to perform actions they did not intend to execute. The flaw exists in the platform's authentication and authorization mechanisms, creating a pathway for malicious actors to exploit the system through crafted HTML scripts that manipulate user sessions and execute unauthorized operations within the context of authenticated users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lack of proper anti-CSRF token implementation within Bagisto's web application framework. When users navigate to maliciously crafted web pages containing embedded scripts, the application fails to properly verify that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same origin domain. This weakness allows attackers to construct malicious HTML documents that, when viewed by authenticated users, automatically submit requests to the Bagisto application with the user's current session credentials, effectively hijacking the user's authenticated context to perform unauthorized actions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it can potentially enable attackers to execute arbitrary code within the application's context. This capability allows malicious actors to perform actions such as creating new administrative accounts, modifying product catalogs, altering user permissions, or accessing sensitive customer data. The severity is amplified by the fact that these attacks can be executed without requiring any special privileges or credentials from the attacker, as the authentication context is automatically provided through the user's existing session. The vulnerability affects all users who have authenticated sessions with the application, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple users access the platform simultaneously.
Organizations utilizing Bagisto prior to version 1.5.1 should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to the patched version 1.5.1 or later, which addresses the CSRF token validation issues. Additional protective measures include implementing proper Content Security Policy headers, enforcing strict origin validation checks, and ensuring all forms include unique anti-CSRF tokens that are validated server-side before processing any state-changing requests. The mitigation strategy should also encompass regular security audits of web application code to identify similar vulnerabilities and adherence to secure coding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious request patterns that may indicate CSRF attack attempts, as this vulnerability aligns with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1566 tactic for initial access through spearphishing campaigns that may leverage CSRF exploits.