CVE-2018-12583 : Security Advisory and Response

In AKCMS 6.1, a vulnerability allows attackers to exploit Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) to delete articles through the admincp deleteitem action in index.php.

Understanding CVE-2018-12583

This CVE involves a security issue in AKCMS 6.1 that enables CSRF attacks for deleting articles.

What is CVE-2018-12583?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in AKCMS 6.1 that permits attackers to delete articles using CSRF via the admincp deleteitem action.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12583

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized deletion of articles by malicious actors, potentially disrupting content management and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12583

This section provides technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in AKCMS 6.1 allows attackers to exploit CSRF to delete articles through the admincp deleteitem action in index.php.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: AKCMS 6.1
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the admincp deleteitem action in index.php using CSRF to delete articles in AKCMS 6.1.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to prevent CSRF attacks.
Regularly monitor and review article deletion activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct security audits and penetration testing regularly.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and security awareness.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by AKCMS to address this vulnerability.