CVE-2024-37417 in Coachify Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/02/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Coachify Coachify allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Coachify: from n/a through 1.0.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/16/2025
The Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37417 represents a critical security flaw in the Coachify application that enables malicious actors to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. This vulnerability specifically impacts versions of Coachify ranging from the initial release through version 1.0.7, creating a persistent risk window for organizations utilizing this platform. The flaw stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lack of proper anti-CSRF token implementation within the application's web interface. When users navigate to malicious websites or click on compromised links while authenticated to Coachify, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute unintended operations such as modifying user settings, creating new accounts, or altering coaching content without the user's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-352, which defines Cross-Site Request Forgery as a weakness where the application fails to validate that requests originate from legitimate sources, making it susceptible to exploitation through crafted requests that leverage the victim's authenticated session.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability manifests through the absence of anti-CSRF tokens in critical application endpoints that process user modifications. Modern web applications typically implement CSRF protection mechanisms such as synchronizer tokens, origin validation checks, or SameSite cookie attributes to prevent unauthorized request execution. Coachify's failure to incorporate these protective measures leaves its users vulnerable to attacks where malicious actors craft specially formatted requests that, when executed by an authenticated user, produce unintended consequences within the application. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects core application functionality rather than just aesthetic elements, potentially allowing attackers to modify user data, manipulate coaching sessions, or gain elevated privileges within the system. This weakness creates an attack surface that aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001, which describes social engineering attacks through spearphishing with links, where the CSRF attack can be initiated through malicious web content that targets authenticated users.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-37417 extends beyond simple data manipulation to potentially compromise the integrity and confidentiality of coaching data within the application. Organizations using Coachify may face unauthorized modifications to user profiles, creation of malicious coaching content, or even account takeovers if session management is weakly implemented alongside this CSRF vulnerability. The affected range of versions from n/a through 1.0.7 indicates that the vulnerability has existed since the application's initial release, suggesting that organizations may have been exposed to this risk for an extended period without awareness. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to perform persistent unauthorized actions, potentially leading to data corruption, privacy violations, or reputational damage for both the application provider and its users. The vulnerability's exploitation typically requires minimal technical skill, making it an attractive target for threat actors seeking to compromise user sessions and gain unauthorized access to coaching platform resources.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including the deployment of anti-CSRF tokens for all state-changing requests, implementation of proper origin validation mechanisms, and enforcement of SameSite cookie attributes to prevent cross-site request forgery. The recommended approach involves updating to the latest stable version of Coachify where the vulnerability has been patched, ensuring that all endpoints requiring user authentication implement robust CSRF protection mechanisms, and conducting security reviews to identify any other potential CSRF vulnerabilities within the application's architecture. Security teams should also implement monitoring for suspicious request patterns that may indicate CSRF attack attempts and establish incident response procedures to address potential exploitation of this vulnerability. Additionally, user education regarding the risks of clicking suspicious links and visiting untrusted websites while authenticated to the application can help reduce the attack surface. The mitigation strategy should align with security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 controls related to authentication and session management, ensuring comprehensive protection against CSRF threats that can persist across multiple application components and user interaction points.