CVE-2024-31389 in MihanPanel Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/15/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ertano MihanPanel.This issue affects MihanPanel: from n/a before 12.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-31389 resides within the Ertano MihanPanel web application framework, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the application's ability to authenticate legitimate user requests. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. The flaw manifests in versions prior to 12.7 of MihanPanel, creating a persistent security gap that allows malicious actors to exploit the application's trust relationship with authenticated users.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF mechanisms within the application's request processing pipeline. When users authenticate to MihanPanel, the application fails to validate that requests originate from legitimate user interactions rather than maliciously crafted requests from third-party domains. This weakness enables attackers to construct specially crafted web pages or exploit existing user sessions to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it allows attackers to manipulate user accounts, modify configurations, and potentially escalate privileges within the MihanPanel environment. Attackers can leverage this flaw to execute actions such as changing user passwords, modifying access controls, or performing administrative functions that would normally require explicit user authorization. The vulnerability particularly affects environments where users maintain persistent sessions with elevated privileges, as the attack can be executed silently in the background without user intervention.
Organizations utilizing MihanPanel versions prior to 12.7 face significant risk exposure due to this CSRF vulnerability, as it can be exploited through various attack vectors including phishing campaigns, malicious websites, or social engineering techniques. The attack requires minimal technical expertise to implement, making it particularly dangerous in environments where users may not be adequately trained to recognize suspicious web content. Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in their risk assessment frameworks and prioritize remediation efforts accordingly.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves upgrading to MihanPanel version 12.7 or later, which includes proper CSRF token implementation and request validation mechanisms. Additionally, organizations should implement supplementary security controls such as Content Security Policy headers, proper session management, and regular security assessments to detect and prevent similar vulnerabilities. The remediation process should also include comprehensive user education regarding the dangers of clicking suspicious links and the importance of maintaining secure browsing practices. Organizations should conduct thorough penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to ensure complete remediation of this CSRF vulnerability and prevent potential exploitation in production environments.