CVE-2024-40334 in idcCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 07/10/2024
idccms v1.35 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /admin/serverFile_deal.php?mudi=upFileDel&dataID=3
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-40334 affects idccms version 1.35 and represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw that could enable unauthorized administrative actions through manipulated requests. This vulnerability specifically targets the serverFile_deal.php endpoint with parameters mudi=upFileDel and dataID=3, which suggests the flaw allows for file deletion operations to be executed without proper authentication or authorization checks. The CSRF vulnerability arises from the absence of anti-CSRF tokens or other protective mechanisms within the affected page, making it susceptible to exploitation by malicious actors who can craft requests that appear legitimate to the victim's browser.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to validate the origin of requests made to the serverFile_deal.php endpoint. When an authenticated administrator accesses this page, the application processes file deletion operations based on the provided dataID parameter without verifying that the request originated from a legitimate administrative session. This design flaw allows attackers to construct malicious web pages or email attachments that, when visited by an authenticated administrator, automatically submit requests to delete files on the server. The vulnerability manifests because the application relies solely on URL parameters for authorization decisions rather than implementing proper session validation or token-based authentication mechanisms.
The operational impact of this CSRF vulnerability extends beyond simple file deletion capabilities and represents a significant threat to system integrity and data security within the idccms environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially delete critical system files, configuration data, or user content, leading to service disruption, data loss, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates at the administrative level, meaning that successful exploitation would grant the attacker elevated privileges within the application. This could enable further attacks such as privilege escalation, data exfiltration, or the installation of backdoors, depending on the broader system architecture and available administrative functions.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) catalog, specifically CWE-352 which defines Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses. The flaw also aligns with ATT&CK framework techniques related to privilege escalation and persistence by enabling unauthorized administrative actions. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including the addition of anti-CSRF tokens to all administrative endpoints, implementation of proper referer header validation, and enforcement of same-site cookies for administrative sessions. Additionally, the application should be updated to version 1.36 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed through proper authentication validation mechanisms. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar CSRF vulnerabilities in other endpoints, particularly those that perform administrative operations without proper session verification.
The exploitation of this CSRF vulnerability demonstrates the importance of implementing comprehensive input validation and authentication checks for all administrative functions within web applications. The vulnerability serves as a reminder that even seemingly simple operations like file deletion can pose significant security risks when proper authorization controls are missing. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and security monitoring solutions to detect and prevent unauthorized administrative requests. The affected version of idccms should be immediately patched or upgraded, and administrators should review all administrative endpoints for similar CSRF vulnerabilities. Regular security training for development teams should emphasize the importance of implementing proper CSRF protection mechanisms during application design and development phases to prevent such issues from occurring in the future.