QuickAppsCMS Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2018-9108: QuickAppsCMS Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Affects quickapps/cms versions 2.0.0-beta2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
QuickAppsCMS is an open-source content management system (CMS) that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides various features and functionalities for website administration, including user management. However, QuickAppsCMS version 2.0.0-beta2 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRF vulnerability in QuickAppsCMS version 2.0.0-beta2 can be exploited by an unauthorized remote attacker. By sending a specially crafted request to the '/admin/user/manage/add' endpoint, the attacker can create a new user account with admin privileges. This allows the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the CMS and potentially perform malicious actions, such as modifying content, stealing sensitive information, or compromising the entire website.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement additional security measures to mitigate the risk of CSRF attacks. This can include implementing CSRF tokens in forms and requests, enforcing strict referer checking, and implementing CAPTCHA or other user verification mechanisms. However, applying these workarounds may require modifications to the QuickAppsCMS codebase.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in QuickAppsCMS version 2.0.0-beta2 can allow an unauthorized remote attacker to create an account with admin privileges. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update QuickAppsCMS to the latest version that includes the necessary security fixes. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
QuickAppsCMS is an open-source content management system (CMS) used for creating and managing websites.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of security vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform unwanted actions on behalf of an authenticated user.
The CSRF vulnerability in QuickAppsCMS can allow an attacker to create an account with admin privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and other malicious activities.
To fix the CSRF vulnerability, users should update their QuickAppsCMS installation to the latest version that includes the necessary security patches.
Yes, users can implement additional security measures such as CSRF tokens, strict referer checking, and user verification mechanisms as temporary workarounds.
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