phpMyFAQ CSRF Vulnerability: The Unwanted FAQ Cleanup!
phpMyFAQ 2.9.8 is vulnerable to a CSRF attack due to missing CSRF token validation. This allows unauthorized requests in the ‘clear-visits’ action, making it easier for malicious users to exploit the system. So, if you ever wanted to delete visits with a simple click, just hope it wasn’t your browsing history!
Hot Take:
Looks like phpMyFAQ just got a new FAQ entry: “How do I prevent unauthorized snooping and meddling with my admin features?” Spoiler alert: It’s not by skipping CSRF tokens! In a shocking twist fit for a soap opera, phpMyFAQ 2.9.8 lets you clear your visit logs with as much security as a sticky note on a fridge. Who knew clearing your tracks could be so easy?
Key Points:
- A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability found in phpMyFAQ 2.9.8.
- The flaw resides in the ‘clear-visits’ action of the stat.main.php file.
- The application lacks CSRF token validation, allowing unauthorized actions.
- Authenticated users with the right permissions can exploit this vulnerability.
- The exploit requires simply accessing a specially crafted URL while logged in.
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