CVE-2018-14688 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-14688 affecting Subsonic 6.1.1, with three stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that could lead to session information theft. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
Subsonic 6.1.1 has been found to have three stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities impacting radio settings, potentially leading to session information theft.
Understanding CVE-2018-14688
What is CVE-2018-14688?
An issue in Subsonic 6.1.1 allows attackers to exploit stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in specific parameters, compromising radio settings and potentially stealing session information.
The Impact of CVE-2018-14688
These vulnerabilities could be exploited to obtain session information of individuals using the affected Subsonic version.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-14688
Vulnerability Description
Three stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the name[x], streamUrl[x], and homepageUrl[x] parameters of the internetRadioSettings.view function in Subsonic 6.1.1.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Subsonic 6.1.1
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities in the internetRadioSettings.view function to manipulate the radio settings and potentially steal session information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable or restrict access to the internetRadioSettings.view function.
- Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
- Regularly monitor and audit session activities for any suspicious behavior.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches or updates provided by Subsonic to address the identified cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.