CWE-352
AllowedCross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Abstraction: Compound · Status: Stable
The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.
14231 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-22C3-WHJV-HRFM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-16 15:30 – Updated: 2023-08-16 21:14Jenkins Folders Plugin 6.846.v23698686f0f6 and earlier does not require POST requests for an HTTP endpoint, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
This vulnerability allows attackers to copy a view inside a folder.
Folders Plugin 6.848.ve3b_fd7839a_81 requires POST requests for the affected HTTP endpoint.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:cloudbees-folder"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.848.ve3b"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40337"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-16T21:14:04Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-16T15:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins Folders Plugin 6.846.v23698686f0f6 and earlier does not require POST requests for an HTTP endpoint, resulting in a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.\n\nThis vulnerability allows attackers to copy a view inside a folder.\n\nFolders Plugin 6.848.ve3b_fd7839a_81 requires POST requests for the affected HTTP endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-22c3-whjv-hrfm",
"modified": "2023-08-16T21:14:04Z",
"published": "2023-08-16T15:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40337"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-08-16/#SECURITY-3105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/16/3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Jenkins Folders Plugin cross-site request forgery vulnerability"
}
GHSA-22CQ-XXR9-JRRV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:53 – Updated: 2023-07-07 00:25Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability was discovered in the 8.3 version of Zenario Content Management System via the admin/organizer.ajax.php?path=zenario__content%2Fpanels%2Fcontent URI.
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"affected": [
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"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c 8.3"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "tribalsystems/zenario"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-18420"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-07T00:25:21Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-19T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability was discovered in the 8.3 version of Zenario Content Management System via the `admin/organizer.ajax.php?path=zenario__content%2Fpanels%2Fcontent` URI.",
"id": "GHSA-22cq-xxr9-jrrv",
"modified": "2023-07-07T00:25:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:53:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18420"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149851/Zenar-Content-Management-System-8.3-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Zenario CMS vulnerable to CSRF "
}
GHSA-22FR-57H7-X2QM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-06 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in minhlaobao Admin Notes allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects Admin Notes: from n/a through 1.1.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-49446"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-06T13:15:58Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in minhlaobao Admin Notes allows Cross Site Request Forgery. This issue affects Admin Notes: from n/a through 1.1.",
"id": "GHSA-22fr-57h7-x2qm",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:23Z",
"published": "2025-06-06T15:30:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/admin-note/vulnerability/wordpress-admin-notes-1-1-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-22FW-9Q6H-9HHC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-31 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:18The WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.2.90. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the Save function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to invoices via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-3764"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-31T06:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The WooCommerce PDF Invoice Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.2.90. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the Save function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to invoices via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.",
"id": "GHSA-22fw-9q6h-9hhc",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:18:40Z",
"published": "2023-08-31T06:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3764"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woo-pdf-invoice-builder/trunk/woocommerce-pdf-invoice-ajax.php?rev=2935371#L894"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2951617/woo-pdf-invoice-builder/trunk/woocommerce-pdf-invoice-ajax.php?old=2949518\u0026old_path=woo-pdf-invoice-builder%2Ftrunk%2Fwoocommerce-pdf-invoice-ajax.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ebf2e701-9f9b-4a78-a61a-0cf90cdd9755?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-22GX-8798-XJ77
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-16 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-16 15:30Wowza Streaming Engine 4.5.0 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform administrative actions by crafting malicious web pages. Attackers can trick logged-in administrators into visiting a malicious site that submits POST requests to the user edit endpoint to create new admin accounts with arbitrary credentials.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-20035"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-16T14:17:50Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Wowza Streaming Engine 4.5.0 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform administrative actions by crafting malicious web pages. Attackers can trick logged-in administrators into visiting a malicious site that submits POST requests to the user edit endpoint to create new admin accounts with arbitrary credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-22gx-8798-xj77",
"modified": "2026-03-16T15:30:40Z",
"published": "2026-03-16T15:30:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20035"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40134"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wowza-streaming-engine-csrf-via-user-edit-endpoint"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5341.php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-22H9-MJ69-54JF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-04 21:30 – Updated: 2024-11-05 21:30A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Chamilo LMS 1.11.26 "/main/social/home.php," allows attackers to initiate a request that posts a fake post onto the user's social wall without their consent or knowledge.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-30617"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-04T19:15:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Chamilo LMS 1.11.26 \"/main/social/home.php,\" allows attackers to initiate a request that posts a fake post onto the user\u0027s social wall without their consent or knowledge.",
"id": "GHSA-22h9-mj69-54jf",
"modified": "2024-11-05T21:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-11-04T21:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30617"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/7a0e10cccc92eadae9403925f995b0a8d2d1305e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/bahadoumi/Vulnerability-Research/tree/main/CVE-2024-30617"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-22HQ-WJHG-9QHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:30 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:30Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Batch Jobs module before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of certain users for requests that (1) delete a batch job record or (2) execute a task via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-3355"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-04-21T16:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Batch Jobs module before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of certain users for requests that (1) delete a batch job record or (2) execute a task via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-22hq-wjhg-9qhm",
"modified": "2022-05-17T03:30:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3355"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.drupal.org/node/2402839"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.drupal.org/node/2403451"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/29/6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71954"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72114"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-22P6-5MP7-G3V6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-07 18:15 – Updated: 2022-10-10 00:00IBM WebSphere Automation for Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps 1.4.2 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper cookie attribute setting. IBM X-Force ID: 226449.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22493"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-07T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM WebSphere Automation for Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps 1.4.2 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper cookie attribute setting. IBM X-Force ID: 226449.",
"id": "GHSA-22p6-5mp7-g3v6",
"modified": "2022-10-10T00:00:32Z",
"published": "2022-10-07T18:15:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22493"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226449"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6826727"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-22P7-JGF7-772H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-22 09:31 – Updated: 2026-04-22 09:31The Inquiry Cart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2. This is due to missing nonce verification in the rd_ic_settings_page function when processing settings form submissions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings, including injecting malicious scripts that will be stored and executed in the admin area, via a forged request granted they can trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-4090"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-22T09:16:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Inquiry Cart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2. This is due to missing nonce verification in the rd_ic_settings_page function when processing settings form submissions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin\u0027s settings, including injecting malicious scripts that will be stored and executed in the admin area, via a forged request granted they can trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.",
"id": "GHSA-22p7-jgf7-772h",
"modified": "2026-04-22T09:31:32Z",
"published": "2026-04-22T09:31:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4090"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/inquiry-cart-shortcode.php#L32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/inquiry-cart-shortcode.php#L34"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/settings-page.php#L21"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/settings-page.php#L46"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/settings-page.php#L47"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/settings-page.php#L48"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/settings-page.php#L49"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/tags/0.0.0.0/includes/settings-page.php#L6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/inquiry-cart-shortcode.php#L32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/inquiry-cart-shortcode.php#L34"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/settings-page.php#L21"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/settings-page.php#L46"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/settings-page.php#L47"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/settings-page.php#L48"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/settings-page.php#L49"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/inquiry-cart/trunk/includes/settings-page.php#L6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/772e9b2b-b2d5-4950-804b-d0914004710c?source=cve"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-22P9-V5CC-5F4W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:01The Export All URLs WordPress plugin before 4.3 does not have CSRF in place when exporting data, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin export all posts and pages (including private and draft) into an arbitrary CSV file, which the attacker can then download and retrieve the list of titles for example
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-0914"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-11T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Export All URLs WordPress plugin before 4.3 does not have CSRF in place when exporting data, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin export all posts and pages (including private and draft) into an arbitrary CSV file, which the attacker can then download and retrieve the list of titles for example",
"id": "GHSA-22p9-v5cc-5f4w",
"modified": "2022-04-16T00:01:11Z",
"published": "2022-04-12T00:00:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0914"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c328be28-75dd-43db-a5b9-c1ba0636c930"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-4
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid [REF-1482].
- For example, use anti-CSRF packages such as the OWASP CSRFGuard. [REF-330]
- Another example is the ESAPI Session Management control, which includes a component for CSRF. [REF-45]
Mitigation
Ensure that the application is free of cross-site scripting issues (CWE-79), because most CSRF defenses can be bypassed using attacker-controlled script.
Mitigation
Generate a unique nonce for each form, place the nonce into the form, and verify the nonce upon receipt of the form. Be sure that the nonce is not predictable (CWE-330). [REF-332]
Mitigation
Identify especially dangerous operations. When the user performs a dangerous operation, send a separate confirmation request to ensure that the user intended to perform that operation.
Mitigation
- Use the "double-submitted cookie" method as described by Felten and Zeller:
- When a user visits a site, the site should generate a pseudorandom value and set it as a cookie on the user's machine. The site should require every form submission to include this value as a form value and also as a cookie value. When a POST request is sent to the site, the request should only be considered valid if the form value and the cookie value are the same.
- Because of the same-origin policy, an attacker cannot read or modify the value stored in the cookie. To successfully submit a form on behalf of the user, the attacker would have to correctly guess the pseudorandom value. If the pseudorandom value is cryptographically strong, this will be prohibitively difficult.
- This technique requires Javascript, so it may not work for browsers that have Javascript disabled. [REF-331]
Mitigation
Do not use the GET method for any request that triggers a state change.
Mitigation
Check the HTTP Referer header to see if the request originated from an expected page. This could break legitimate functionality, because users or proxies may have disabled sending the Referer for privacy reasons.
CAPEC-111: JSON Hijacking (aka JavaScript Hijacking)
An attacker targets a system that uses JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) as a transport mechanism between the client and the server (common in Web 2.0 systems using AJAX) to steal possibly confidential information transmitted from the server back to the client inside the JSON object by taking advantage of the loophole in the browser's Same Origin Policy that does not prohibit JavaScript from one website to be included and executed in the context of another website.
CAPEC-462: Cross-Domain Search Timing
An attacker initiates cross domain HTTP / GET requests and times the server responses. The timing of these responses may leak important information on what is happening on the server. Browser's same origin policy prevents the attacker from directly reading the server responses (in the absence of any other weaknesses), but does not prevent the attacker from timing the responses to requests that the attacker issued cross domain.
CAPEC-467: Cross Site Identification
An attacker harvests identifying information about a victim via an active session that the victim's browser has with a social networking site. A victim may have the social networking site open in one tab or perhaps is simply using the "remember me" feature to keep their session with the social networking site active. An attacker induces a payload to execute in the victim's browser that transparently to the victim initiates a request to the social networking site (e.g., via available social network site APIs) to retrieve identifying information about a victim. While some of this information may be public, the attacker is able to harvest this information in context and may use it for further attacks on the user (e.g., spear phishing).
CAPEC-62: Cross Site Request Forgery
An attacker crafts malicious web links and distributes them (via web pages, email, etc.), typically in a targeted manner, hoping to induce users to click on the link and execute the malicious action against some third-party application. If successful, the action embedded in the malicious link will be processed and accepted by the targeted application with the users' privilege level. This type of attack leverages the persistence and implicit trust placed in user session cookies by many web applications today. In such an architecture, once the user authenticates to an application and a session cookie is created on the user's system, all following transactions for that session are authenticated using that cookie including potential actions initiated by an attacker and simply "riding" the existing session cookie.