CVE-2013-5954: CSRF
First published: Fri Apr 25 2014(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in OpenX 2.8.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that delete (1) users via admin/agency-user-unlink.php, (2) advertisers via admin/advertiser-delete.php, (3) banners via admin/banner-delete.php, (4) campaigns via admin/campaign-delete.php, (5) channels via admin/channel-delete.php, (6) affiliate websites via admin/affiliate-delete.php, or (7) zones via admin/zone-delete.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Revive Adserver | <=3.0.4 | |
| Open edX | <=2.8.11 | |
| Open edX | =2.8 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.1 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.2 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.3 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.4 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.5 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.6 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.7 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.8 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.9 | |
| Open edX | =2.8.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125735
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/270
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/68
- http://www.revive-adserver.com/security/revive-sa-2014-001/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532108/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66251
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91889
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5954?
CVE-2013-5954 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote attackers to hijack administrative sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5954?
To fix CVE-2013-5954, upgrade OpenX to version 2.8.12 or later, or apply any relevant security patches addressing CSRF vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5954?
CVE-2013-5954 affects users of OpenX versions 2.8.11 and earlier, as well as related Revive Adserver versions up to 3.0.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-5954 describe?
CVE-2013-5954 describes a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack that can allow unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
What components of OpenX are vulnerable in CVE-2013-5954?
CVE-2013-5954 specifically targets functionalities involved in deleting users, advertisers, and banners via administrative interfaces.
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