CVE-2024-40333 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=del&dataID=2
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2025
The identified vulnerability in idccms v1.35 represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw that undermines the application's security posture and user protection mechanisms. This vulnerability exists within the administrative interface at the specific endpoint /admin/softBak_deal.php?mudi=del&dataID=2, where the application fails to implement proper anti-CSRF measures. The flaw allows malicious actors to trick authenticated users into executing unintended administrative actions without their knowledge or consent, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation or system compromise.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from the absence of anti-CSRF tokens or similar validation mechanisms in the affected script. When users navigate to the vulnerable page and perform administrative operations, the application processes requests without verifying the origin or authenticity of the request. This design flaw aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability operates by exploiting the trust relationship between the user's browser and the targeted web application, leveraging the fact that the browser automatically includes authentication cookies with each request to the domain.
The operational impact of this CSRF vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to potentially compromise the entire administrative infrastructure. An attacker could craft malicious web pages or phishing campaigns that, when visited by an authenticated administrator, automatically trigger deletion operations on backup files or other sensitive data. This could result in data loss, system instability, or provide attackers with opportunities to escalate privileges within the application. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it targets the administrative backup management functionality, which often contains critical system information that could be exploited for further attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust anti-CSRF protection mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective approach involves implementing unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session that must be validated on every state-changing request. These tokens should be generated server-side and embedded within forms or API requests, ensuring that requests cannot be replayed or forged without proper authorization. Additionally, organizations should implement the principle of least privilege for administrative functions, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive endpoints. The solution should also include proper request origin validation and implement Content Security Policy headers to further reduce attack surface. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1531 which covers "Modify System Image" through unauthorized administrative access, making proper CSRF protection essential for maintaining system integrity and preventing unauthorized modifications to critical application components.