CVE-2023-47024 in Terminal Handler
Summary
by MITRE • 01/20/2024
Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability in NCR Terminal Handler v.1.5.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and escalate privileges via a crafted script to the UserSelfService component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/18/2025
The CVE-2023-47024 vulnerability represents a critical cross site request forgery flaw within the NCR Terminal Handler version 1.5.1 software system. This vulnerability resides within the UserSelfService component, which serves as a critical interface for user authentication and privilege management. The flaw stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lack of proper anti-CSRF token implementation in the web-based user management functionality. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious scripts that manipulate the terminal handler's user service interface to perform unauthorized actions.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of HTTP requests that target the UserSelfService component. When a victim user accesses a malicious website or clicks on a compromised link, the attacker-controlled script can initiate requests to the vulnerable terminal handler system. The system fails to properly verify that requests originate from legitimate user sessions, allowing unauthorized operations to be executed with the privileges of the authenticated user. This vulnerability specifically affects the authentication and authorization mechanisms within the NCR Terminal Handler, potentially enabling attackers to escalate privileges from standard user access to administrative capabilities.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-47024 extends beyond simple information disclosure to encompass privilege escalation capabilities that can severely compromise the security posture of terminal environments. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information, modify user accounts, and escalate their privileges to administrative levels. This poses significant risks to point-of-sale systems, terminal management platforms, and any environment where NCR Terminal Handler is deployed. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability means that attackers can target systems without requiring physical access or local network presence, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including the deployment of anti-CSRF tokens across all user service endpoints within the NCR Terminal Handler system. The implementation should follow established security frameworks such as CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross site request forgery vulnerabilities in web applications. Additionally, organizations should enforce strict origin validation checks and implement proper session management protocols to prevent unauthorized request execution. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the vulnerable UserSelfService component. The ATT&CK framework's T1078 technique for valid accounts and T1566 for social engineering should be considered in threat modeling, as this vulnerability could be leveraged as part of broader attack chains. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to ensure complete remediation and prevent similar flaws in future deployments. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious request patterns that may indicate CSRF attack attempts against the terminal handler infrastructure.