CVE-2018-11349 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Jirafeau administration panel prior to version 3.4.1 is vulnerable to three CSRF attacks targeting search functionalities.

Understanding CVE-2018-11349

The vulnerability in Jirafeau allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on specific search features.

What is CVE-2018-11349?

The search functionalities of the Jirafeau administration panel before version 3.4.1 are susceptible to three different CSRF attacks targeting search_by_name, search_by_hash, and search_link features.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11349

Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.
Malicious actors may manipulate search functionalities to execute unauthorized commands.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11349

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Jirafeau administration panel.

Vulnerability Description

The administration panel of Jirafeau before version 3.4.1 is vulnerable to three CSRF attacks on search functionalities: search_by_name, search_by_hash, and search_link.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Vulnerable Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious requests to exploit the CSRF vulnerabilities in the search features.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from the CVE-2018-11349 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade Jirafeau to version 3.4.1 or newer to mitigate the CSRF vulnerabilities.
Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate user requests.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the importance of not clicking on untrusted links.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Jirafeau.