CVE-2024-42626 in FrogCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 08/12/2024
FrogCMS v0.9.5 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /admin/?/snippet/add.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-42626 affects FrogCMS version 0.9.5 and represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw located within the administrative interface at the /admin/?/snippet/add endpoint. This vulnerability stems from the absence of proper CSRF protection mechanisms in the web application's form handling process, specifically when adding snippets through the content management interface. The flaw allows authenticated attackers with access to the administrative panel to execute unauthorized actions without proper validation of the request source.
The technical nature of this CSRF vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which defines Cross-Site Request Forgery as a security weakness where an attacker can trick a victim into performing actions they did not intend to execute. In this case, the vulnerability exists because the FrogCMS application fails to implement anti-CSRF tokens or other validation mechanisms that would verify the authenticity of requests originating from legitimate administrative users. The attack vector specifically targets the snippet addition functionality, which could potentially allow an attacker to inject malicious content or modify existing snippets within the CMS.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides attackers with the ability to perform unauthorized administrative actions within the FrogCMS environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could add malicious snippets, modify existing content, or potentially gain deeper access to the system through the administrative interface. The vulnerability particularly affects environments where administrators frequently access the CMS through web browsers, as the attack can be executed through social engineering techniques or by tricking administrators into visiting malicious websites while logged into the CMS. This presents a substantial risk to content integrity and system security.
Mitigation strategies for this CSRF vulnerability should include implementing proper anti-CSRF token mechanisms within the FrogCMS administrative forms, specifically at the /admin/?/snippet/add endpoint. The application should generate unique, unpredictable tokens for each user session and validate these tokens upon form submission to ensure requests originate from legitimate administrative users. Security patches should be applied to update FrogCMS to version 0.9.6 or later, which should contain the necessary CSRF protection mechanisms. Additionally, organizations should implement proper session management practices, including secure cookie attributes and session timeout mechanisms. According to ATT&CK framework technique T1566, this vulnerability could be exploited through social engineering tactics, making user education and awareness programs essential components of the overall security strategy. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and proper input validation should also be considered as additional protective measures to minimize the potential impact of such vulnerabilities in the broader application ecosystem.