CVE-2013-7259: Neo4J Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2013-7259: Neo4J vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery. Affects org.neo4j:neo4j versions < 2.2.0-M01. Fixed in 2.2.0-M01. How to fix ↓
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Background
Neo4J is a popular open-source graph database management system that allows users to store and query data in a graph format. It is widely used for applications requiring complex relationships and connections between data points. The system provides features such as ACID compliance, high availability, and support for various programming languages. However, Neo4J versions prior to 2.2.0-M01 are vulnerable to multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, which can compromise the security of the database and its users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from inadequate protection against CSRF attacks in Neo4J 1.9.2. This allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the server. Specifically, attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests to endpoints such as db/data/ext/GremlinPlugin/graphdb/execute_script or db/manage/server/console/. The consequences of this vulnerability can be severe, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or complete system compromise.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.2.0-M01
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement CSRF tokens in their application to validate requests and prevent unauthorized actions. This involves generating a unique token for each session and requiring it to be included in requests that modify data.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in Neo4J versions prior to 2.2.0-M01 poses significant security risks, allowing attackers to hijack administrator sessions and execute arbitrary code. It is crucial for users to upgrade to the patched version to safeguard their systems. Additionally, implementing CSRF tokens can provide a temporary solution while preparing for the upgrade.
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FAQ
CSRF is a type of attack that tricks a user into executing unwanted actions on a web application in which they are authenticated. This can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the user.
If you are using Neo4J version 1.9.2 or earlier, your installation is vulnerable. You can check your version by running the command 'neo4j version' in the terminal.
The risks include unauthorized access to the database, execution of arbitrary code, and potential data breaches, which can have serious implications for data integrity and confidentiality.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the pom.xml file. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If an immediate upgrade is not possible, implement CSRF tokens as a workaround to mitigate the risk until you can update to a secure version.
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