CVE-2018-11493 : Security Advisory and Response

A CSRF vulnerability was detected in version 4.1.0 of WUZHI CMS, allowing attackers to add a friendship link.

Understanding CVE-2018-11493

This CVE involves a CSRF vulnerability in WUZHI CMS version 4.1.0 that enables the unauthorized addition of a friendship link.

What is CVE-2018-11493?

This CVE identifies a security flaw in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 that permits the addition of a friendship link through a specific URL.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11493

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to manipulate the friendship link feature, potentially leading to unauthorized link additions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11493

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF flaw in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 allows attackers to add friendship links via the URL index.php?m=link&f=index&v=add.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: 4.1.0 of WUZHI CMS

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by accessing the specific URL to add friendship links without proper authorization.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from potential exploits with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected feature or URL if not essential
Implement input validation to prevent unauthorized link additions

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update WUZHI CMS to the latest version
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by WUZHI CMS to fix the CSRF vulnerability