CVE-2024-35558 in idcCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 05/22/2024
idccms v1.35 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via the component /admin/ca_deal.php?mudi=rev&nohrefStr=close.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35558 affects idccms version 1.35 and represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw that could enable unauthorized actions within the application's administrative interface. This vulnerability specifically resides in the /admin/ca_deal.php component where the mudi=rev parameter and nohrefStr=close parameters are manipulated to execute unintended operations. The CSRF vulnerability arises from the absence of proper validation mechanisms that would normally verify the authenticity of requests originating from legitimate administrative users. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious web pages or emails that, when visited by an authenticated administrator, automatically submit requests to the vulnerable endpoint without the user's knowledge or consent.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the application's failure to implement anti-CSRF tokens or similar validation mechanisms within the administrative workflow. The parameter mudi=rev suggests a reversal or modification operation within the certificate management system, while nohrefStr=close indicates a potential closing or termination action. When these parameters are manipulated through crafted requests, they can trigger administrative actions that alter system configurations or data without proper authorization. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation and insufficient session management practices that are fundamental requirements for maintaining web application security.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows attackers to perform administrative actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge. An attacker could potentially modify certificate configurations, revoke certificates, or perform other sensitive operations within the certificate management system. This could lead to complete compromise of the certificate authority infrastructure, allowing for man-in-the-middle attacks, certificate forgery, and other serious security breaches. The vulnerability particularly affects the integrity and availability of the certificate management system, which is critical for maintaining secure communications within the organization's infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability should focus on implementing robust anti-CSRF protection mechanisms within the application. The most effective approach involves incorporating unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session that must be validated before any administrative actions are processed. Additionally, implementing the SameSite cookie attributes and origin validation checks can provide additional layers of protection. The application should also enforce proper input validation and ensure that all administrative endpoints require explicit user confirmation for critical operations. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious patterns of requests that may indicate CSRF attack attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.002 which covers phishing with malicious attachments and links, as attackers could exploit this vulnerability through social engineering campaigns targeting administrative users. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application's attack surface, ensuring that all administrative interfaces properly implement CSRF protection mechanisms as required by security standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and OWASP Top Ten.