CVE-2024-22601 in FlyCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 01/18/2024
FlyCms v1.0 contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /system/score/scorerule_save
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-22601 affects FlyCms version 1.0 and represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw located at the /system/score/scorerule_save endpoint. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users within the web application. The flaw stems from the absence of proper CSRF protection mechanisms in the scoring rule saving functionality, which is a core administrative feature of the content management system. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it directly impacts the system's ability to maintain data integrity and user security within its scoring configuration parameters.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs when the application fails to validate the origin of requests made to the scorerule_save endpoint. This endpoint likely processes administrative changes to scoring rules that govern how content is evaluated or ranked within the FlyCms system. Without proper CSRF tokens or origin validation, an attacker can craft malicious requests that, when executed by an authenticated user, modify scoring configurations without the user's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability exists because the application does not enforce the same-origin policy or implement anti-CSRF measures such as token validation, making it susceptible to exploitation through social engineering or by tricking users into visiting malicious websites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation as it compromises the integrity of the entire scoring system within FlyCms. An attacker could potentially alter scoring rules to manipulate content rankings, affect user evaluations, or create unfair advantages within the system. This type of attack could be particularly damaging in environments where content scoring directly impacts user engagement, reputation systems, or administrative decisions. The vulnerability also poses risks to data confidentiality and system availability, as attackers might use the compromised scoring rules to hide malicious content or disrupt normal system operations. The attack surface is broad as any authenticated user with access to the scoring configuration functionality could be targeted, potentially affecting administrators, editors, or other privileged users.
Security mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability should include implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms throughout the application's administrative interfaces. The fix requires generating unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session and validating these tokens on every state-changing request to the scorerule_save endpoint. Additionally, implementing proper origin validation and referer header checks can provide additional layers of protection. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to restrict the sources from which requests can be made. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001, representing the technique of phishing with a malicious attachment or link, as attackers would typically exploit this weakness through social engineering campaigns targeting authenticated users. The remediation process should also include comprehensive security testing of all administrative endpoints to identify and address similar vulnerabilities across the application's attack surface.