CVE-2024-24469 in flusity
Summary
by MITRE • 02/05/2024
Cross Site Request Forgery vulnerability in flusity-CMS v.2.33 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the delete_post .php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/20/2025
The cross site request forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-24469 affects flusity-CMS version 2.33 and represents a critical security flaw that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the delete_post.php component. This vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of incoming requests, particularly those targeting administrative functions within the content management system. The flaw allows malicious actors to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions without their knowledge or consent, creating a significant attack surface for unauthorized code execution.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a classic csrf weakness where the application fails to properly verify the origin of requests made to the delete_post.php endpoint. This endpoint likely processes administrative deletion operations without sufficient anti-csrf token validation or origin checking mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing vulnerabilities in web applications to submit forged requests that appear legitimate to the CMS. The vulnerability specifically targets the delete_post functionality which typically requires elevated privileges, making the potential impact more severe as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise through arbitrary code execution.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using flusity-CMS v.2.33 as it allows remote code execution capabilities that can be leveraged for data exfiltration, system compromise, or complete service disruption. The attack vector requires minimal prerequisites beyond basic web browsing capabilities, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through social engineering or by leveraging existing compromised user sessions. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data deletion as arbitrary code execution can enable attackers to establish persistent access, install backdoors, or escalate privileges within the affected system environment. This type of vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery issues in web applications.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including the deployment of anti-csrf tokens for all administrative functions, implementation of proper referer header validation, and enforcement of strict origin checking mechanisms. The recommended approach involves updating to the latest version of flusity-CMS where this vulnerability has been addressed through proper csrf protection implementation. Additionally, network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect suspicious request patterns that may indicate csrf attack attempts. Security controls should include web application firewalls with csrf detection capabilities and regular security audits to ensure proper implementation of csrf protection mechanisms. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for credential access through social engineering, highlighting the multi-faceted nature of potential exploitation techniques that security teams must consider in their defensive strategies.