CVE-2024-40329 in idcCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 07/10/2024
idccms v1.35 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /admin/softBak_deal.php?mudi=backup
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-40329 affects idccms version 1.35 and represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw located within the administrative interface at the endpoint /admin/softBak_deal.php?mudi=backup. This vulnerability stems from the application's failure to implement proper anti-CSRF mechanisms when processing backup operations, creating a significant security risk for administrators who manage the content management system. The flaw allows an attacker to craft malicious web pages or emails that can trigger unintended backup operations without the administrator's knowledge or consent, potentially leading to data exposure, system compromise, or unauthorized modifications to the backup functionality.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs because the backup operation endpoint does not validate the presence of a legitimate anti-CSRF token or implement proper origin checking mechanisms. When an administrator visits a malicious site while authenticated to the idccms administration panel, the attacker can construct a request that automatically executes the backup function with predetermined parameters. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery conditions where web applications fail to validate that requests originate from legitimate sources. The attack vector leverages the administrator's existing session and privileges to execute unauthorized actions, making it particularly dangerous as it operates within the trusted context of the authenticated user.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure to encompass potential system compromise and business disruption. An attacker could exploit this flaw to initiate unauthorized backup operations that might reveal sensitive system information, manipulate backup configurations, or even overwrite legitimate backup files. The backup functionality in content management systems often contains sensitive data including database credentials, user information, and system configurations that could be extracted through successful exploitation. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials and privileges for lateral movement, as the attacker can leverage the administrative session to perform actions that would normally require elevated privileges. Additionally, the compromise could lead to further attacks such as data exfiltration or system degradation through malicious backup file manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability must address both the immediate implementation issues and broader security posture improvements. Organizations should immediately implement proper anti-CSRF token validation mechanisms that require a unique, unpredictable token for each backup operation request, ensuring that requests cannot be forged without knowledge of the current session token. The implementation should follow secure coding practices that generate tokens per session and validate them server-side before executing any backup operations. Network-level protections such as implementing Content Security Policy headers and Origin validation checks can provide additional layers of defense. Additionally, administrators should be educated about the risks of visiting untrusted websites while logged into administrative panels, and the application should enforce strict session management controls including automatic session timeout mechanisms and secure cookie attributes. Regular security assessments and input validation should be implemented to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other administrative endpoints, with particular attention to all functions that modify system state or access sensitive data within the application's administrative interface.