CVE-2020-37091
CSRF and Unrestricted Upload in Maian Helpdesk 4.3 Enables Admin Account Creation
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| maian | maian_support_helpdesk | 4.3 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-352 | 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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
Maian Support Helpdesk 4.3 contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to create administrative accounts without needing to authenticate.
Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious HTML forms that add admin users and upload PHP files through the FAQ attachment system, which has unrestricted file upload capabilities.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain administrative access to the Maian Support Helpdesk system without authentication.
With administrative privileges, the attacker can control the system, including uploading malicious PHP files that could lead to further compromise or unauthorized actions.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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