CVE-2019-9598 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in Cscms 4.1.0, specifically in the admin.php/pay feature, allowing unauthorized users to change the payment account and redirect funds.

Understanding CVE-2019-9598

This CVE-2019-9598 vulnerability was published on March 7, 2019.

What is CVE-2019-9598?

CVE-2019-9598 is a CSRF vulnerability in Cscms 4.1.0 that enables attackers to alter the payment account and reroute funds.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9598

The vulnerability permits unauthorized individuals to manipulate payment details, potentially leading to financial losses and unauthorized fund redirection.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9598

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An issue in Cscms 4.1.0 allows attackers to exploit the admin.php/pay feature, changing the payment account to redirect funds.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: Cscms 4.1.0
Vendor: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthorized users to modify payment account details and redirect funds.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-9598.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the admin.php/pay feature if not essential for operations.
Monitor payment account changes and fund redirection closely.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access to critical features.
Regularly update and patch the system to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the Cscms system is updated to the latest version to address and fix the vulnerability.