CVE-2018-10223 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in YzmCMS 3.8, allowing the addition of an admin account through a CSRF vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2018-10223

This CVE involves a security issue in YzmCMS 3.8 that enables the creation of an admin account via a specific endpoint.

What is CVE-2018-10223?

This CVE refers to a CSRF vulnerability in YzmCMS 3.8 that permits the unauthorized addition of an admin account through the /index.php/admin/admin_manage/add.html endpoint.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10223

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and potential misuse of administrative privileges within the YzmCMS system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10223

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in YzmCMS 3.8 allows attackers to exploit a CSRF vulnerability to create admin accounts without proper authorization.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: YzmCMS 3.8
Vendor: YzmCMS
Version: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a crafted request to the /index.php/admin/admin_manage/add.html endpoint, tricking the system into adding a malicious admin account.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-10223 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint /index.php/admin/admin_manage/add.html
Monitor admin account creation for any suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement CSRF protection mechanisms in the application
Regularly audit and review admin accounts and permissions

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by YzmCMS to address the CSRF vulnerability and prevent unauthorized admin account creation.