CVE-2024-35638 in ActiveDEMAND Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/03/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in JumpDEMAND Inc. ActiveDEMAND.This issue affects ActiveDEMAND: from n/a through 0.2.43.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/26/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35638 represents a critical security flaw in JumpDEMAND Inc.'s ActiveDEMAND platform, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 0.2.43. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-352 category, which classifies CSRF as a weakness where an attacker can induce users to perform actions they did not intend to execute. The flaw exists within the web application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to exploit the lack of proper request validation and user session management. The vulnerability stems from insufficient anti-CSRF token implementation in the application's form processing and API endpoints, creating an avenue for unauthorized modifications to user accounts, data manipulation, and potential system compromise.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability exploits the fundamental principle that web browsers automatically include authentication cookies when making requests to a domain, regardless of the source of the request. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or send specially crafted requests that leverage the authenticated session of a logged-in user to perform unintended operations within the ActiveDEMAND application. This includes but is not limited to creating new user accounts, modifying existing configurations, accessing sensitive data, or executing administrative functions. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the application layer, bypassing traditional network-level security controls and directly targeting the web application's user session management. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 (Phishing with Social Engineering) and T1071.001 (Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols) as attackers can leverage this flaw to execute malicious requests through web-based attack vectors.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, potentially enabling complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive customer data within the ActiveDEMAND platform. Organizations relying on this software may face significant security breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the platform, as it undermines the trust model that allows users to interact with the system securely. Attackers could leverage this flaw to escalate privileges, create persistent backdoors, or establish unauthorized access to other connected systems. The affected versions span a broad range of the application lifecycle, indicating that this vulnerability has existed for an extended period and could have been exploited by threat actors during this timeframe. The lack of proper CSRF protection mechanisms leaves users vulnerable to attacks that can be executed with minimal technical expertise, making it particularly concerning for organizations that depend on ActiveDEMAND for their digital operations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-35638 must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. Organizations should immediately implement proper anti-CSRF token mechanisms across all state-changing operations within the ActiveDEMAND application, ensuring that each request includes a unique, unpredictable token that is validated server-side. This approach aligns with industry best practices outlined in OWASP CSRF Prevention Cheat Sheet and should be implemented following the principle of least privilege and proper session management. The application should generate and validate tokens for every form submission, API call, and state-changing operation, ensuring that tokens are tied to specific user sessions and have appropriate expiration times. Additionally, organizations should implement Content Security Policy headers to prevent unauthorized script execution and consider implementing double-submit cookie patterns or SameSite cookie attributes as additional layers of protection. Regular security assessments, including automated scanning and manual penetration testing, should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities within the application ecosystem. The affected versions should be immediately upgraded to patched releases, and organizations should establish monitoring procedures to detect potential exploitation attempts. Security teams should also review and update their incident response procedures to ensure rapid detection and remediation of CSRF-related threats, as outlined in NIST SP 800-61 and ISO/IEC 27005 standards for information security incident management.