CVE-2018-12354 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Knowage (formerly SpagoBI) version 6.1.1 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks through any form, as demonstrated by a POST request to /knowage/restful-services/2.0/analyticalDrivers/.

Understanding CVE-2018-12354

This CVE entry details a CSRF vulnerability in Knowage (SpagoBI) version 6.1.1.

What is CVE-2018-12354?

The vulnerability in Knowage (SpagoBI) version 6.1.1 allows attackers to perform CSRF attacks through any form, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being executed on behalf of the user.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12354

The CSRF vulnerability in Knowage (SpagoBI) version 6.1.1 can be exploited by attackers to trick users into unknowingly executing malicious actions, leading to unauthorized operations within the application.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12354

Knowage (SpagoBI) version 6.1.1 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows CSRF attacks through any form in Knowage (SpagoBI) version 6.1.1.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Knowage (SpagoBI)
Version: 6.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a POST request to /knowage/restful-services/2.0/analyticalDrivers/.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-12354 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests.
Regularly monitor and audit user activities for suspicious behavior.
Educate users about the risks of CSRF attacks and how to identify them.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Keep software and applications up to date with the latest security patches.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the CSRF vulnerability in Knowage (SpagoBI) version 6.1.1.