CVE-2017-6917 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

BigTree CMS 4.2.16 is vulnerable to CSRF, specifically in the value parameter of the admin/settings/update/ page, allowing unauthorized modifications to the Colophon.

Understanding CVE-2017-6917

CSRF vulnerability in BigTree CMS 4.2.16

What is CVE-2017-6917?

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in BigTree CMS 4.2.16 allows unauthorized changes to the Colophon through the value parameter of the admin/settings/update/ page.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6917

Unauthorized users can make modifications to the Colophon without proper authorization.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6917

Details of the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

CSRF exists in BigTree CMS 4.2.16 with the value parameter to the admin/settings/update/ page, enabling unauthorized changes to the Colophon.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BigTree CMS
Vendor: N/A
Version: 4.2.16

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the CSRF vulnerability by manipulating the value parameter of the admin/settings/update/ page to make unauthorized modifications to the Colophon.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2017-6917

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests.
Regularly monitor and audit changes made to the Colophon.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct security training for developers to understand and prevent CSRF attacks.
Keep BigTree CMS updated to the latest version to patch known vulnerabilities.
Utilize security tools to scan for and mitigate CSRF vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by BigTree CMS to address the CSRF vulnerability and enhance security measures.