CVE-2017-2138 : Security Advisory and Response

Admin authentication can be hijacked in CS-Cart Japanese Edition v4.3.10 and earlier, as well as CS-Cart Multivendor Japanese Edition v4.3.10 and earlier (excluding v2 and v3), due to a vulnerability called Cross-site request forgery (CSRF). This vulnerability enables remote attackers to exploit unspecified vectors.

Understanding CVE-2017-2138

This CVE involves a CSRF vulnerability in specific versions of CS-Cart Japanese Edition and CS-Cart Multivendor Japanese Edition, allowing attackers to hijack admin authentication.

What is CVE-2017-2138?

CVE-2017-2138 is a security vulnerability that affects CS-Cart Japanese Edition and CS-Cart Multivendor Japanese Edition, potentially leading to admin authentication hijacking through CSRF attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2138

The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows remote attackers to exploit unspecified vectors and compromise the admin authentication of affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2138

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF vulnerability in CS-Cart Japanese Edition v4.3.10 and earlier, as well as CS-Cart Multivendor Japanese Edition v4.3.10 and earlier (excluding v2 and v3), enables attackers to hijack admin authentication through unspecified vectors.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CS-Cart Japanese Edition
Vendor: Frogman Office Inc.
Versions affected: v4.3.10 and earlier (excluding v2 and v3)
Product: CS-Cart Multivendor Japanese Edition
Vendor: Frogman Office Inc.
Versions affected: v4.3.10 and earlier (excluding v2 and v3)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform Cross-site request forgery attacks, leading to the hijacking of admin authentication on vulnerable systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-2138 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Frogman Office Inc.
Ensure timely application of patches to secure the affected versions of CS-Cart Japanese Edition and CS-Cart Multivendor Japanese Edition.