CVE-2018-12494 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-12494 affecting PublicCMS V4.0.20180210, allowing 'Directory Traversal' and 'Arbitrary file read' attacks. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
A vulnerability has been found in PublicCMS V4.0.20180210 that allows for 'Directory Traversal' and 'Arbitrary file read' attacks through the admin/cmsTemplate/content.html?path=../ URI.
Understanding CVE-2018-12494
This CVE-2018-12494 vulnerability affects PublicCMS V4.0.20180210, potentially leading to security breaches.
What is CVE-2018-12494?
CVE-2018-12494 is a vulnerability in PublicCMS V4.0.20180210 that enables attackers to perform 'Directory Traversal' and 'Arbitrary file read' attacks via specific URIs.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12494
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12494
PublicCMS V4.0.20180210 is susceptible to the following:
Vulnerability Description
An issue in PublicCMS V4.0.20180210 allows for 'Directory Traversal' and 'Arbitrary file read' attacks through specific URIs.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: PublicCMS V4.0.20180210
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the admin/cmsTemplate/content.html?path=../ URI to access unauthorized files and directories.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-12494, consider the following:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement access controls to restrict file system access.
- Regularly monitor and audit file access activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
- Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches or updates provided by the software vendor to remediate the vulnerability.