CVE-2024-40038
📋 TL;DR
This CSRF vulnerability in idccms v1.35 allows attackers to trick authenticated administrators into performing unintended actions via the userScore_deal.php endpoint. Attackers can modify user scores or perform other administrative functions without the admin's knowledge. Only administrators with access to the vulnerable endpoint are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- idccms
📦 What is this software?
Idccms by Idccms
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify all user scores, manipulate system data, or perform other administrative actions leading to data integrity loss or privilege escalation.
Likely Case
Attackers trick administrators into modifying user scores or performing limited administrative actions through crafted requests.
If Mitigated
With proper CSRF protections, the vulnerability is neutralized and no unauthorized actions can be performed.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires social engineering to trick authenticated administrators into clicking malicious links.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None known
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider implementing CSRF tokens or upgrading if newer versions exist.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement CSRF Protection
allAdd CSRF tokens to forms and validate them on the server side for the vulnerable endpoint.
Modify /admin/userScore_deal.php to include and validate CSRF tokens
Restrict Access
allImplement IP whitelisting or additional authentication for administrative endpoints.
Add .htaccess restrictions or firewall rules for /admin/ directory
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block CSRF attempts
- Educate administrators about phishing risks and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review /admin/userScore_deal.php for CSRF token validation. If missing CSRF protection and running v1.35, it's vulnerable.Check Version:
Check CMS version in configuration files or admin panelVerify Fix Applied:
Test that CSRF tokens are required and validated for all POST requests to the vulnerable endpoint.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple POST requests to /admin/userScore_deal.php from different sessions with similar parameters
- Administrative actions without corresponding user interactions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin/userScore_deal.php with mudi=rev parameter from unexpected sources
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/userScore_deal.php" AND parameters="mudi=rev" AND NOT referer="*admin*"