CVE-2018-11680 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability was found in CmsEasy 6.1_20180508, allowing a CSRF attack that could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) exploit.

Understanding CVE-2018-11680

This CVE identifies a security flaw in CmsEasy 6.1_20180508 related to the rich text editor's functionality.

What is CVE-2018-11680?

The vulnerability in CmsEasy 6.1_20180508 permits a CSRF attack, enabling the addition of an IFRAME element, potentially exploitable for DoS attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11680

The exploit could be used to conduct a DoS attack by rapidly refreshing a referenced remote URL.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11680

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

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in CmsEasy 6.1_20180508 allows for a CSRF attack, facilitating the addition of an IFRAME element.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CmsEasy 6.1_20180508
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through a CSRF attack, enabling the insertion of an IFRAME element that could be used in a DoS attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation to mitigate CSRF vulnerabilities.
Monitor and restrict the addition of potentially harmful elements like IFRAMEs.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and audits of web applications.
Stay informed about security updates and patches for the CMS platform.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by CmsEasy promptly to address the vulnerability.