CVE-2018-11018 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been found in PbootCMS v1.0.7 involving a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to create new administrator accounts.

Understanding CVE-2018-11018

This CVE entry details a security issue in PbootCMS v1.0.7 related to a CSRF vulnerability.

What is CVE-2018-11018?

CVE-2018-11018 is a vulnerability in PbootCMS v1.0.7 that enables attackers to exploit a CSRF vulnerability in the RoleController.php file, potentially leading to the creation of unauthorized administrator accounts.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11018

Exploiting this vulnerability allows remote attackers to create new administrator accounts by accessing a specific endpoint, posing a significant security risk to the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11018

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the RoleController.php file of PbootCMS v1.0.7, allowing attackers to perform CSRF attacks and add administrator accounts via a specific endpoint.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: PbootCMS v1.0.7
Vendor: Not applicable
Affected Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the CSRF vulnerability in the RoleController.php file to access the admin.php/role/add.html endpoint and create unauthorized administrator accounts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-11018 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint admin.php/role/add.html
Implement CSRF tokens to prevent CSRF attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the CMS to address security vulnerabilities
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential risks

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the CMS vendor to fix the CSRF vulnerability and enhance system security.