CVE-2018-10723 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-10723 affecting Directus 6.4.9 with a hardcoded admin password. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
Directus 6.4.9 has a hardcoded admin password for the Admin account due to an INSERT statement in api/schema.sql.
Understanding CVE-2018-10723
Directus 6.4.9 vulnerability with a hardcoded admin password.
What is CVE-2018-10723?
The vulnerability in Directus 6.4.9 allows the Admin account to have a hardcoded password, posing a security risk.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10723
- Unauthorized access to the Admin account
- Potential compromise of sensitive information
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10723
Directus 6.4.9 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from an INSERT statement in api/schema.sql, leading to a hardcoded password for the admin user.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Directus 6.4.9
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the Admin account due to the hardcoded password.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-10723 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Change the Admin account password immediately
- Monitor for any unauthorized access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong password policies
- Regularly update and patch Directus to prevent similar vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Directus to address the hardcoded admin password issue.