CVE-2019-17676: CSRF

Published Oct 17, 2019

Updated

app/system/admin/admin/index.class.php in MetInfo 7.0.0beta allows a CSRF attack to add a user account via a doSaveSetup action to admin/index.php, as demonstrated by an admin/?n=admin&c=index&a=doSaveSetup URI.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Metinfo Metinfo=7.0.0-beta

Event History

Oct 17, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:16 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:16 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17676?

CVE-2019-17676 is a vulnerability in MetInfo 7.0.0beta that allows a CSRF attack to add a user account.

How can the CVE-2019-17676 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2019-17676 vulnerability can be exploited by performing a CSRF attack to add a user account via a specific action in the admin/index.php file.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17676?

The severity of CVE-2019-17676 is rated as high, with a severity value of 8.8.

How can I fix the CVE-2019-17676 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2019-17676 vulnerability, it is recommended to update MetInfo to a version that includes the necessary security patches.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-17676?

More information about CVE-2019-17676 can be found at the following reference: https://github.com/anx1ang/notes/issues/1