CVE-2024-9907 in QileCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 10/13/2024
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in QileCMS up to 1.1.3. This vulnerability affects the function sendEmail of the file /qilecms/user/controller/Forget.php of the component Verification Code Handler. The manipulation leads to weak password recovery. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/13/2024
CVE-2024-9907 represents a significant security weakness in QileCMS version 1.1.3 and earlier, specifically within the password recovery mechanism. This vulnerability resides in the sendEmail function located in the Forget.php controller file, which handles verification code generation and delivery during the password recovery process. The flaw stems from inadequate implementation of the verification code handler, creating opportunities for attackers to exploit the weak password recovery system. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates serious security implications that could compromise user accounts and system integrity.
The technical nature of this vulnerability falls under CWE-312, which deals with sensitive data exposure, and CWE-306, concerning missing authentication. The weakness manifests when the verification code handler fails to properly implement secure random number generation or insufficient validation of verification codes. Attackers can exploit this by manipulating the verification code delivery process, potentially bypassing the intended security controls that should prevent unauthorized password resets. The remote attack vector means that malicious actors can initiate exploitation without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous in web-based environments.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-9907 extends beyond simple account compromise, as it creates a pathway for broader system infiltration and data breaches. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to reset user passwords and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, user accounts, and potentially the entire CMS infrastructure. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1531, which covers "Modify Authentication Process", and T1566, related to "Phishing", as attackers could leverage the compromised verification system to facilitate further attacks. The high attack complexity and difficult exploitation requirements suggest that while this vulnerability is not trivial to exploit, it remains a viable target for determined attackers who may have already developed public exploits.
Organizations using QileCMS versions up to 1.1.3 should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched, implementing additional authentication layers, and monitoring for suspicious password reset activities. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure highlights the importance of proactive security measures and community-driven vulnerability management. Security teams should also consider implementing rate limiting on password reset requests, enhancing verification code entropy, and conducting regular security audits of authentication mechanisms. Additionally, network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns in password recovery attempts that could indicate exploitation attempts. The public disclosure of this exploit underscores the urgency for immediate remediation and the need for organizations to maintain robust vulnerability management processes that account for both vendor response times and community threat intelligence.