CVE-2018-11403 : Security Advisory and Response

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in DomainMod v4.09.03 through the "oid" parameter in the "assets/edit/account-owner.php" file.

Understanding CVE-2018-11403

This CVE entry highlights a security issue in DomainMod v4.09.03 that could be exploited through a specific parameter.

What is CVE-2018-11403?

CVE-2018-11403 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in a victim's browser by injecting code through the "oid" parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11403

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, cookie theft, or phishing attacks on users of DomainMod v4.09.03.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11403

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

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in DomainMod v4.09.03 occurs due to inadequate input validation in the "oid" parameter of the "assets/edit/account-owner.php" file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected System: DomainMod v4.09.03
Affected Parameter: "oid"
Version: Not specified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts through the vulnerable "oid" parameter, potentially leading to XSS attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-11403 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or sanitize user input in the "oid" parameter to prevent script injection.
Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to validate and sanitize user inputs throughout the application.
Educate developers and users about the risks of XSS attacks and how to prevent them.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates released by DomainMod to address the XSS vulnerability in version 4.09.03.