CVE-2024-42624 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in FrogCMS version 0.9.5, specifically targeting the administrative page deletion functionality accessible via the /admin/?/page/delete/10 URL. CSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to induce authenticated users, typically administrators, to unknowingly execute unwanted actions by submitting forged requests. In this case, an attacker can craft a malicious web page or link that, when visited by an authenticated admin, triggers the deletion of pages without their consent. The vulnerability is characterized by the absence of proper anti-CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms in the page deletion endpoint. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, combined with the ease of exploitation (network vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed). Although no public exploits have been reported, the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to the critical nature of administrative functions it exposes. The lack of available patches necessitates immediate mitigation efforts by administrators to prevent exploitation. This vulnerability falls under CWE-352, which covers CSRF issues, emphasizing the need for robust request validation in web applications.

The impact of CVE-2024-42624 is substantial for organizations using FrogCMS 0.9.5. Successful exploitation allows attackers to delete pages within the CMS, potentially leading to loss of critical content, disruption of website availability, and unauthorized modification of site data. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected web assets. For organizations relying on FrogCMS for public-facing or internal websites, this could result in reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and operational downtime. Additionally, attackers could leverage this vulnerability as a foothold for further attacks, such as injecting malicious content or disrupting business operations. The requirement for user interaction limits automated exploitation but does not diminish the threat, especially in environments where administrators frequently access the CMS. The absence of patches increases the window of exposure, making timely mitigation essential.

To mitigate CVE-2024-42624, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately restrict administrative access to the FrogCMS backend by IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to reduce exposure. 2) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the /admin/?/page/delete/ endpoint, especially those lacking valid CSRF tokens or originating from untrusted referrers. 3) Educate administrators to avoid clicking on untrusted links or visiting suspicious websites while logged into the CMS to reduce the risk of CSRF exploitation. 4) If possible, implement manual CSRF token validation in the CMS codebase or deploy reverse proxies that inject and validate anti-CSRF tokens. 5) Regularly back up CMS content and configurations to enable rapid recovery from unauthorized deletions. 6) Monitor server and application logs for unusual deletion requests or patterns indicative of CSRF attacks. 7) Engage with FrogCMS developers or community to track patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, detection, and user behavior to mitigate the specific risks posed by this vulnerability.