CVE-2021-20842: EC-CUBE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2021-20842: EC-CUBE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. Affects ec-cube/ec-cube versions >= 2.11.0, < 2.17.2. Fixed in 2.17.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
EC-CUBE is an open-source e-commerce platform written in PHP. It provides various features for building and managing online stores. The vulnerability affects EC-CUBE 2 series versions 2.11.0 to 2.17.1. EC-CUBE allows remote attackers to exploit a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which can lead to the hijacking of the authentication of an Administrator and the deletion of the Administrator account. This vulnerability can be exploited through a specially crafted web page.
Vulnerability Detail
The Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in EC-CUBE allows an attacker to trick an authenticated Administrator into performing unwanted actions without their consent. By crafting a malicious web page, the attacker can deceive the Administrator into unknowingly executing actions such as deleting their own account. This can lead to unauthorized access, loss of administrative control, and potential disruption of the e-commerce platform.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.17.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately feasible, users can implement a temporary workaround by implementing CSRF protection measures. This can include implementing anti-CSRF tokens, validating referrer headers, and implementing strict access control policies. However, it is strongly advised to upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible to ensure comprehensive security.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in EC-CUBE can lead to serious security risks for e-commerce platforms. It is crucial to upgrade to the latest version of EC-CUBE (2.17.2 or later) to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Implementing temporary workarounds and following best practices for CSRF protection can provide some level of security until the upgrade is performed. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
EC-CUBE is an open-source e-commerce platform written in PHP. It provides various features for building and managing online stores.
A Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability allows an attacker to trick an authenticated user into performing unwanted actions without their consent.
The CSRF vulnerability in EC-CUBE can be exploited by crafting a malicious web page that tricks an authenticated Administrator into unknowingly executing actions such as deleting their own account.
The CSRF vulnerability in EC-CUBE can lead to unauthorized access, loss of administrative control, and potential disruption of the e-commerce platform.
To fix the CSRF vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade EC-CUBE to version 2.17.2 or later. This version includes a patch that addresses the vulnerability.
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