CVE-2025-31602 in Apimo Connector Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/31/2025
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in apimofficiel Apimo Connector allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects Apimo Connector: from n/a through 2.6.3.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2025
The CVE-2025-31602 vulnerability represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery weakness within the apimofficiel Apimo Connector software ecosystem. This security flaw enables malicious actors to exploit the application's lack of proper request validation mechanisms, potentially allowing unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions ranging from the initial release through 2.6.3.1, indicating a substantial attack surface that requires immediate attention from system administrators and security teams. The affected software operates within the broader context of API connector frameworks that facilitate integration between various enterprise systems, making it a particularly concerning weakness given the sensitive nature of data exchanges and operations that these connectors typically handle.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from insufficient anti-forgery token validation mechanisms within the Apimo Connector's request processing pipeline. Attackers can craft malicious requests that appear to originate from legitimate authenticated users, leveraging the trust relationship between the browser and the target application. This weakness manifests when the application fails to properly verify the authenticity of incoming requests, particularly those that modify state or perform sensitive operations. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery conditions where applications fail to validate the source of requests. The flaw essentially removes the necessary cryptographic verification steps that should ensure requests originate from legitimate sources, creating an opportunity for attackers to manipulate user sessions and execute unauthorized commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it can enable comprehensive account takeovers, unauthorized data access, and potentially complete system compromise. In enterprise environments where the Apimo Connector facilitates integration with critical business applications, this weakness could allow attackers to escalate privileges, access sensitive customer data, or manipulate business processes. The attack vector typically involves luring authenticated users to malicious websites or embedding exploit code within compromised applications, where the victim's browser automatically submits requests to the vulnerable Apimo Connector endpoint. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.002, which describes phishing attacks targeting remote services, and T1078.004, which covers valid accounts used for unauthorized access. The potential for cascading effects increases significantly in environments where the connector interfaces with multiple systems, as a successful exploitation could lead to broader network compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-31602 should prioritize immediate deployment of patches and updates from the vendor, as well as implementation of robust anti-CSRF token mechanisms. Organizations must ensure that all requests processed by the Apimo Connector include and validate unique, unpredictable tokens that cannot be forged by attackers. The implementation should follow established security best practices including the use of SameSite cookies, proper request origin validation, and comprehensive session management controls. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls should be configured to detect and block suspicious request patterns that may indicate CSRF attempts. Additionally, security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other components within the same ecosystem that may share similar weaknesses, as the presence of one CSRF vulnerability often indicates broader architectural security gaps that require systematic remediation. Regular security testing and monitoring of API endpoints should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain ongoing protection against similar vulnerabilities.