CVE-2024-22859 in livewire
Summary
by MITRE • 02/01/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in livewire before v3.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code getCsrfToken function.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/20/2025
The CVE-2024-22859 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw affecting the livewire framework prior to version 3.0.4. This vulnerability resides in the getCsrfToken function implementation and exposes applications using affected versions to significant security risks. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate legitimate user sessions and execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent.
The technical exploitation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from inadequate token validation mechanisms within the livewire framework's session management system. When applications utilize the getCsrfToken function to generate anti-CSRF tokens, the implementation fails to properly validate or regenerate these tokens in certain scenarios. Attackers can leverage this weakness by crafting malicious requests that exploit the predictable or insufficiently validated token generation process, allowing them to bypass the intended security controls.
This vulnerability operates under the broader category of CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. The operational impact extends beyond simple session hijacking to potentially enable complete system compromise when combined with other attack vectors. Applications using livewire components that process user input or perform privileged operations become vulnerable to unauthorized modifications, data theft, or service disruption. The attack surface is particularly concerning in web applications where users perform administrative tasks or handle sensitive data processing.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, which involves social engineering and manipulation of user sessions. Attackers can construct malicious web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities in web applications to trick users into executing unintended actions. The remote nature of this attack means that adversaries do not require physical access to the target system or direct network access to the application server. The vulnerability affects the fundamental security model of web applications built on livewire, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or access restricted functionality.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-22859 require immediate application of the patched version 3.0.4 or later, which implements proper CSRF token validation and regeneration mechanisms. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including thorough input validation, comprehensive session management policies, and regular security testing of web applications. The fix addresses the core token generation flaw by ensuring that CSRF tokens are properly validated against expected patterns and that token regeneration occurs appropriately during session lifecycle events. Security teams should conduct vulnerability assessments to identify any applications using vulnerable versions and implement monitoring for suspicious session activities that may indicate exploitation attempts.