Description

CVE-2024-56140 affects Astro, a web framework for content-driven websites. The vulnerability stems from a flaw in Astro's CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection middleware, allowing attackers to bypass CSRF checks and potentially execute unauthorized actions on a user's behalf.

While the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.9, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 46, indicating a moderate risk requiring attention.

Key Insights

• Bypass of CSRF Protection: The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass CSRF protection mechanisms by exploiting a flaw in the security.checkOrigin configuration option and manipulating the Content-Type header.
• Wide Impact: This vulnerability could impact any website built using Astro, potentially exposing a large user base to CSRF attacks.
• Exploitation Potential: Although no known exploits are publicly available, the vulnerability's nature makes it potentially exploitable for malicious purposes.
• No Workarounds: Currently, there are no known workarounds to mitigate the vulnerability.

Mitigation Strategies

• Upgrade Astro: Immediately upgrade to Astro version 4.16.17 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
• Implement Strong CSRF Protection: Consider implementing additional CSRF protection mechanisms on top of Astro's built-in features.
• Review Configuration: Ensure that the security.checkOrigin configuration option is correctly set and that the Content-Type header is appropriately validated.
• Security Monitoring: Implement robust security monitoring and logging to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts.

Additional Information

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