Source: cna@vuldb.com
A vulnerability was found in valtech IDP Test Client and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file python-flask/main.py. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack may be launched remotely. The name of the patch is f1e7b3d431c8681ec46445557125890c14fa295f. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217148.
CVE-2014-125028 exposes a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the valtech IDP Test Client, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users. This vulnerability, stemming from a flaw in the python-flask/main.py file, could lead to remote exploitation and compromise user accounts or application data.
Step 1: Victim Interaction: The attacker crafts a malicious link or embeds a malicious form within a website they control. This link or form targets the vulnerable python-flask/main.py endpoint of the valtech IDP Test Client.
Step 2: Request Submission: The victim, while logged into the valtech IDP Test Client, unknowingly clicks the malicious link or submits the hidden form. Their browser automatically sends a request to the vulnerable application.
Step 3: Request Execution: Because the application lacks CSRF protection, it processes the attacker's request as if it originated from the victim. The application performs the action specified in the malicious request.
Step 4: Unauthorized Action: The attacker successfully performs an action on behalf of the victim, such as modifying data, changing settings, or potentially gaining unauthorized access, depending on the functionality exposed by the vulnerable endpoint.
The root cause of the vulnerability lies in the lack of proper CSRF protection mechanisms within the python-flask/main.py file. Specifically, the application likely fails to validate the origin of requests, allowing an attacker to craft malicious requests that are executed by a victim's browser without their knowledge. This could involve actions like changing user settings, initiating transactions, or potentially even gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information. The absence of CSRF tokens or proper origin validation is the core flaw.
Due to the age and lack of specific details, it's difficult to attribute this vulnerability to specific APT groups or malware campaigns. However, CSRF vulnerabilities are commonly exploited by various threat actors for account takeover and data theft. CISA KEV status: Not Listed
Monitor web server logs for suspicious requests, particularly those originating from unexpected sources or lacking proper CSRF tokens.
Analyze HTTP request headers for missing or incorrect Origin or Referer headers, which could indicate a CSRF attack.
Implement intrusion detection systems (IDS) with rules to identify CSRF attack patterns, such as unusual POST requests without valid CSRF tokens.
Examine network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting sensitive endpoints of the valtech IDP Test Client.
Implement robust CSRF protection mechanisms, such as generating and validating unique CSRF tokens for each user session and request.
Enforce proper origin validation by verifying the Origin and Referer headers in incoming requests.
Use a web application firewall (WAF) to filter out malicious requests and protect against CSRF attacks.
Regularly update the valtech IDP Test Client and its dependencies to patch any known vulnerabilities.
Review and sanitize all user inputs to prevent other web application vulnerabilities like XSS, which can be used to bypass CSRF protection.
Implement a Content Security Policy (CSP) to restrict the resources that the browser is allowed to load, mitigating the impact of XSS attacks.