CVE-2018-14962 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE-2018-14962 article provides details about a stored XSS vulnerability in zzcms 8.3 affecting the content variable in user/manage.php and zt/show.php.

Understanding CVE-2018-14962

This CVE-2018-14962 vulnerability was published on August 6, 2018, by MITRE.

What is CVE-2018-14962?

The content variable in user/manage.php and zt/show.php in zzcms 8.3 is vulnerable to stored XSS, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14962

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential compromise of user information on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14962

This section covers specific technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

zzcms 8.3 is prone to stored XSS due to insufficient input validation in the content variable of user/manage.php and zt/show.php.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: zzcms 8.3
Vendor: zzcms
Versions: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the content variable, which are then executed in the context of the affected web application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-14962 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected pages or variables if not essential
Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks
Regularly monitor and audit user inputs and outputs

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Stay informed about security updates and patches for zzcms

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by zzcms to address the vulnerability and enhance system security