Apache2Triad 1.5.4 phpsftpd/users.php Request cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apache2Triad 1.5.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file phpsftpd/users.php. Performing a manipulation as part of Request results in cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-12970. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache2Triad 1.5.4. This affects some unknown functionality of the file phpsftpd/users.php. The manipulation as part of a Request leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Apache2Triad 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of authenticated users for requests that (1) add or (2) delete user accounts via a request to phpsftpd/users.php.

The bug was discovered 08/21/2017. The weakness was released 08/23/2017 by John Page (hyp3rlinx) (Website). The advisory is shared at hyp3rlinx.altervista.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-12970 since 08/19/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:phpsftpd/users.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (42520) and SecurityFocus (BID 100447†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-105680 and VDB-105682. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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08/21/2017 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 143863
Researcher: John Page (hyp3rlinx)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12970 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12970
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105681
SecurityFocus: 100447 - Apache2Triad Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/24/2017 10:38
Updated: 08/11/2025 04:09
Changes: 08/24/2017 10:38 (54), 11/09/2019 20:14 (14), 12/16/2022 13:33 (4), 08/11/2025 04:09 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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