CVE-2024-45504 in InterSafe WebFilter
Summary
by MITRE • 09/10/2024
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in multiple Alps System Integration products and the OEM products allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to hijack the authentication of the user and to perform unintended operations if the user views a malicious page while logged in.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2025
This cross-site request forgery vulnerability affects multiple Alps System Integration products and their OEM counterparts, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of user sessions and authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of request origins and lack of proper anti-CSRF token implementation within the affected web applications. An attacker can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious web pages or links that, when viewed by an authenticated user, trigger unauthorized actions within the target application. The flaw allows remote unauthenticated attackers to manipulate user sessions and execute unintended operations without requiring any credentials or prior access to the system.
The technical exploitation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of HTTP requests that are automatically sent by the victim's browser when they visit a malicious page. Since the user is already authenticated in the target application, the malicious request appears legitimate to the server, bypassing normal authentication checks. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. The attack vector leverages the browser's automatic handling of cookies and session information, where the application cannot distinguish between legitimate user-initiated requests and those generated by malicious third-party content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to perform actions that the authenticated user has permission to execute, potentially leading to data manipulation, unauthorized transactions, account takeovers, or privilege escalation within the affected systems. Attackers can leverage this weakness to modify user settings, delete data, transfer funds, or access sensitive information depending on the functionality exposed by the vulnerable applications. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the network or system. This vulnerability directly impacts the principle of least privilege and can be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1531, which involves modifying system binaries or configuration files through web-based attacks.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms that are generated per user session and validated for each request. Organizations should ensure that all state-changing operations require proper validation of the request origin and implementation of unique tokens that are tied to the user's session. The affected products should be updated with patches that enforce strict origin validation and implement proper session management controls. Security teams should also consider deploying web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious request patterns, while conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application portfolio. Additionally, user education regarding the risks of visiting untrusted websites while authenticated should be emphasized as part of the overall security awareness program.