CVE-2019-9549 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability was identified in PopojiCMS v2.0.1 that allows for CSRF attacks through a specific URI, potentially leading to unauthorized account creation.

Understanding CVE-2019-9549

This CVE involves a security issue in PopojiCMS v2.0.1 related to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) through a specific URI.

What is CVE-2019-9549?

This vulnerability in PopojiCMS v2.0.1 allows attackers to perform CSRF attacks by exploiting the po-admin/route.php?mod=user&act=addnew URI, enabling them to create unauthorized accounts.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9549

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized account creation, potentially leading to unauthorized access and misuse of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9549

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in PopojiCMS v2.0.1 allows for CSRF attacks through the po-admin/route.php?mod=user&act=addnew URI, enabling attackers to create unauthorized accounts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PopojiCMS v2.0.1
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the po-admin/route.php?mod=user&act=addnew URI to create unauthorized accounts, similar to CVE-2018-18935.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and misuse.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable URI po-admin/route.php?mod=user&act=addnew
Implement CSRF tokens to validate requests and prevent CSRF attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the PopojiCMS installation to address security vulnerabilities
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by PopojiCMS
Apply patches promptly to secure the system against known vulnerabilities