CVE-2021-45017 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2021-45017 affecting Catfish <=6.1.* with a CSRF vulnerability allowing malicious URL insertion. Find mitigation steps and affected systems here.
Catfish <=6.1.* is affected by a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows uploading an HTML file containing CSRF. This could lead to malicious URL insertion in the Add Menu column.
Understanding CVE-2021-45017
What is CVE-2021-45017?
Catfish <=6.1.* is susceptible to a CSRF vulnerability when uploading an HTML file, permitting the insertion of malicious URLs.
The Impact of CVE-2021-45017
This vulnerability enables attackers to specify a menu URL address as a malicious URL, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the website.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-45017
Vulnerability Description
The CSRF flaw in Catfish <=6.1.* allows the uploading of HTML files containing CSRF, enabling the insertion of malicious URLs in the Add Menu column.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Catfish
- Vendor: n/a
- Versions: <=6.1.*
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can upload an HTML file with CSRF to the website, utilizing a Google editor, allowing them to specify a malicious URL as a menu URL address.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid uploading untrusted HTML files to Catfish.
- Regularly monitor the Add Menu column for unauthorized changes.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement input validation to mitigate CSRF vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security training for users to recognize and prevent CSRF attacks.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches released by Catfish to address the CSRF vulnerability.