CVE-2020-18151: ThinkCMF Cross Site Request Forgerly (CSRF) vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2020-18151: ThinkCMF Cross Site Request Forgerly (CSRF) vulnerability. Affects thinkcmf/thinkcmf versions < 6.0.8. Fixed in 6.0.8. How to fix ↓
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Background
ThinkCMF is an open-source content management framework written in PHP. It provides a range of features for building websites and web applications. The framework is widely used and has a large user base. However, it is vulnerable to a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack, which can allow an attacker to add an admin account.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ThinkCMF arises from a lack of proper CSRF protection. This allows an attacker to trick a user into performing unintended actions on their behalf. In this case, an attacker can exploit the vulnerability to add an admin account, gaining unauthorized access to the system. This can lead to various malicious activities, such as data theft, privilege escalation, and unauthorized modification of content.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
6.0.8
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to implement CSRF protection manually. This can be done by adding CSRF tokens to all forms and verifying them on the server-side before processing any requests. The specific implementation details may vary depending on the application's architecture and framework.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ThinkCMF framework is vulnerable to a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack, which can allow an attacker to add an admin account. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version or implement CSRF protection manually to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
ThinkCMF is an open-source content management framework written in PHP. It provides a range of features for building websites and web applications.
A CSRF vulnerability allows an attacker to trick a user into performing unintended actions on their behalf. In this case, it can be exploited to add an admin account in ThinkCMF.
The consequences of this vulnerability include unauthorized access to the system, data theft, privilege escalation, and unauthorized modification of content.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade ThinkCMF to version 6.0.8 or later. This version includes the necessary fixes and enhancements to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to implement CSRF protection manually by adding CSRF tokens to all forms and verifying them on the server-side.
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