CVE-2021-46027 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2021-46027, a CSRF vulnerability in mysiteforme allowing attackers to add unauthorized blog tags. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
A CSRF vulnerability in mysiteforme's background blog management allows attackers to add a blog tag by tricking administrators.
Understanding CVE-2021-46027
What is CVE-2021-46027?
This CVE describes a CSRF vulnerability in mysiteforme, where an attacker can manipulate administrators into unintentionally adding a blog tag.
The Impact of CVE-2021-46027
This vulnerability enables malicious entities to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user, potentially compromising the integrity of the blog management system.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-46027
Vulnerability Description
The issue in mysiteforme as of 19-12-2022 allows attackers to create a CSRF payload, leading to the addition of unauthorized blog tags when a targeted administrator clicks a malicious link.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Versions: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The attacker crafts a CSRF payload to exploit the vulnerability, requiring the unwitting cooperation of an authenticated administrator through a malicious link click.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Educate administrators about the risks of clicking unverified links.
- Implement CSRF tokens to validate incoming requests and prevent unauthorized actions.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security awareness training for all personnel.
- Maintain vigilance in monitoring and promptly addressing security vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Stay updated on security patches and updates provided by mysiteforme to address the CSRF vulnerability.