CVE-2024-42628 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/edit/3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-42628 represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery weakness within FrogCMS version 0.9.5 that specifically affects the administrative snippet editing functionality. This issue resides at the URL path /admin/?/snippet/edit/3, indicating that attackers can exploit this flaw to manipulate administrative actions without user consent. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF token validation mechanisms within the affected administrative interface, allowing malicious actors to craft crafted requests that appear legitimate to the web application.
This CSRF vulnerability falls under CWE-352, which categorizes Cross-Site Request Forgery as a fundamental web application security flaw. The flaw operates by exploiting the trust relationship between the web application and the user's browser, where the application fails to verify that requests originate from legitimate administrative sessions. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized administrative actions such as modifying content snippets, potentially leading to data corruption, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it targets the administrative interface, which typically possesses elevated privileges and can execute critical operations within the CMS.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data modification, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges and gain persistent access to the administrative system. When an authenticated administrator visits a malicious website or clicks on a crafted link, the CSRF attack can silently execute administrative commands on behalf of the user. This scenario creates a significant risk for organizations relying on FrogCMS for content management, as unauthorized modifications to snippets can affect website functionality, content integrity, and overall security posture. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which covers valid accounts used for persistence and privilege escalation through administrative access.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-42628 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper anti-CSRF token mechanisms within the affected administrative endpoints. Organizations must ensure that all administrative actions require unique, unpredictable tokens that are validated on each request, preventing unauthorized execution of administrative functions. The recommended approach includes implementing the OWASP CSRF Prevention Cheat Sheet guidelines, which emphasize the use of synchronized tokens, origin validation, and proper session management. Additionally, administrators should consider implementing Content Security Policy headers and regular security audits to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application. The most effective long-term solution involves upgrading to a patched version of FrogCMS or implementing comprehensive input validation and request verification mechanisms throughout the administrative interface to prevent unauthorized modifications and maintain system integrity.