CVE-2024-39158 in idcCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 06/27/2024
idccms v1.35 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via the component /admin/userSys_deal.php?mudi=infoSet.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-39158 affects idccms version 1.35 and represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw that could enable unauthorized actions within the administrative interface. This vulnerability resides within the specific component /admin/userSys_deal.php?mudi=infoSet which handles user system operations and information settings. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate administrative functions without proper authentication, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-352 which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery conditions where the application fails to validate the origin of requests. This weakness directly violates the principle of request authenticity and can be exploited through social engineering techniques where users are tricked into visiting malicious websites that submit crafted requests to the vulnerable application.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-forgery tokens or request origin validation mechanisms within the targeted PHP script. When administrators interact with the user system management interface, the application does not verify that requests originate from legitimate sources within the same session or domain. This allows malicious actors to craft HTTP requests that, when executed by authenticated administrators, perform unauthorized operations such as modifying user permissions, changing system configurations, or accessing sensitive data. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the administrative level where the application lacks proper CSRF protection mechanisms that should be present in all privileged administrative endpoints.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to encompass complete system compromise and potential data breaches. Attackers could leverage this flaw to elevate privileges, modify user accounts, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information. The attack vector typically involves phishing campaigns or social engineering where victims are directed to malicious sites that automatically submit requests to the vulnerable application. This type of attack aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers phishing and social engineering methods, while also mapping to T1078 which addresses valid accounts and privilege escalation. The vulnerability creates a persistent security risk as long as the application remains unpatched, allowing attackers to maintain access and continue exploiting the system over time.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability must address both immediate defensive measures and long-term architectural improvements. The most critical immediate action involves implementing proper anti-forgery token mechanisms within the vulnerable script and all administrative endpoints. This includes generating unique tokens for each user session and validating them on every state-changing request. Additionally, implementing proper request origin validation and implementing the same-site cookie attributes can significantly reduce exploitation risks. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers and ensuring that all administrative functions require explicit user confirmation before execution. Regular security assessments and input validation should be enforced to prevent similar issues in other application components, aligning with industry best practices outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of comprehensive security testing throughout the application lifecycle and highlights the need for mandatory CSRF protection in all privileged application interfaces.