CVE-2024-42627 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in FrogCMS version 0.9.5, a lightweight content management system. The vulnerability exists in the snippet deletion functionality accessible via the URL path /admin/?/snippet/delete/3. CSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to induce authenticated users, typically administrators, to perform unintended actions without their consent by exploiting the trust a web application places in the user's browser. In this case, an attacker can craft a malicious web page or link that, when visited by an authenticated admin, triggers the deletion of content snippets. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with an attack vector over the network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), but requiring user interaction (UI:R). The vulnerability scope is unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is confined to the vulnerable component. No patches or fixes have been published yet, and no active exploitation has been reported. The CWE-352 classification confirms the nature of the vulnerability as a CSRF issue. This vulnerability can lead to significant content loss or unauthorized modification, undermining the trustworthiness and availability of websites running FrogCMS 0.9.5.

The impact of CVE-2024-42627 is substantial for organizations using FrogCMS 0.9.5. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized deletion of content snippets, affecting website integrity and availability. This can disrupt business operations, damage reputation, and cause data loss. Since the vulnerability requires only that an authenticated administrator visit a malicious link, it can be exploited remotely without prior authentication by the attacker, increasing the risk. The loss of critical content or administrative control can also facilitate further attacks or unauthorized changes. Organizations relying on FrogCMS for public-facing or internal content management face risks of service disruption and potential exposure of sensitive information if content controls are bypassed or deleted. The absence of patches increases the urgency for mitigation. Although no known exploits are currently active, the high CVSS score and ease of exploitation make this a critical risk to address promptly.

To mitigate CVE-2024-42627, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Apply any official patches or updates from FrogCMS as soon as they become available. 2) If patches are unavailable, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the snippet deletion endpoint. 3) Enforce strict access controls limiting administrative interface access to trusted IP addresses or VPNs. 4) Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative users to reduce the risk of compromised credentials. 5) Implement CSRF tokens in all state-changing requests within FrogCMS to prevent unauthorized actions. 6) Educate administrators to avoid clicking on untrusted links or visiting suspicious websites while logged into the CMS. 7) Regularly back up website content and configuration to enable quick restoration in case of content deletion. 8) Monitor logs for unusual deletion activities or access patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts early. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice and address the specific attack vector and environment of FrogCMS 0.9.5.