CVE-2018-16552: Django-CRM CSRF Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2018-16552: MicroPyramid Django-CRM 0.2 allows CSRF for /users/create/, /users/##/edit/, and /accounts/##/delete/ URIs. Affects django-crm versions 0.2.0 – 0.9.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Django-CRM is a Python package available on PyPI that provides customer relationship management functionality for Django web applications. It allows users to create, edit, and delete user accounts and manage customer accounts. However, version 0.2 of Django-CRM is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRF vulnerability in Django-CRM version 0.2 affects the following URIs: /users/create/, /users/##/edit/, and /accounts/##/delete/. This vulnerability allows an attacker to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions on their behalf. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can perform actions such as creating new user accounts, modifying existing user accounts, or deleting customer accounts.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
If upgrading to a patched version is not immediately possible, a temporary workaround is to implement CSRF protection measures manually. This can be done by adding CSRF tokens to forms and validating them on the server side. Django provides built-in CSRF protection mechanisms that can be utilized to mitigate this vulnerability. Here is an example of how to add CSRF protection to a Django-CRM form:
from django.middleware.csrf import get_token
# Add CSRF token to the form
form['csrfmiddlewaretoken'] = get_token(request)
# Validate CSRF token on the server side
if form.is_valid():
# Process the form data
...
Conclusion
In conclusion, Django-CRM version 0.2 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks, which can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of authenticated users. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to a patched version of Django-CRM or implement CSRF protection measures manually. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. They can create new user accounts, modify existing user accounts, or delete customer accounts.
You can use Vulert's vulnerability playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your Django-CRM installation is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your Pipfile.lock file, and Vulert will analyze it for any open-source vulnerabilities, including this CSRF vulnerability.
Yes, the maintainers of Django-CRM have released a patched version that addresses this CSRF vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Django-CRM to mitigate the risk.
At the time of this advisory, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting this CSRF vulnerability in Django-CRM. However, it is important to promptly apply the recommended fixes to prevent any potential exploitation.
Yes, you can implement CSRF protection measures manually as a temporary workaround. By adding CSRF tokens to forms and validating them on the server side, you can mitigate the risk of CSRF attacks. However, it is still recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Django-CRM as soon as possible.
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