CVE-2019-20178 : Security Advisory and Response

Advisto PEEL Shopping 9.2.1 contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows an attacker to delete a user through the "administrer/utilisateurs.php" file.

Understanding CVE-2019-20178

This CVE identifies a CSRF vulnerability in Advisto PEEL Shopping 9.2.1.

What is CVE-2019-20178?

The vulnerability in Advisto PEEL Shopping 9.2.1 allows malicious actors to perform unauthorized actions, such as deleting a user, by exploiting the CSRF flaw in the application.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20178

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized deletion of user accounts, potentially causing data loss and disruption to the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20178

Advisto PEEL Shopping 9.2.1's vulnerability is detailed below:

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF vulnerability in Advisto PEEL Shopping 9.2.1 enables attackers to delete users via the "administrer/utilisateurs.php" file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Advisto PEEL Shopping 9.2.1
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the CSRF vulnerability by sending a crafted request through the specific file, allowing them to delete users without proper authorization.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2019-20178 involves the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate user actions and prevent unauthorized requests.
Regularly monitor and audit user deletion activities to detect any suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users and administrators about CSRF attacks and best practices for secure application usage.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the software vendor to address the CSRF vulnerability in Advisto PEEL Shopping 9.2.1.