CVE-2018-16728 : Security Advisory and Response

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in feindura 2.0.7 allows attackers to exploit the tags section of a newly created page.

Understanding CVE-2018-16728

What is CVE-2018-16728?

This CVE refers to an XSS vulnerability in feindura 2.0.7 that can be triggered through the tags field of a page created via index.php?category=0&page=new.

The Impact of CVE-2018-16728

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an unsuspecting user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-16728

Vulnerability Description

feindura 2.0.7 is susceptible to XSS attacks via the tags field of a newly created page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 2.0.7

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the tags section of a page accessed through index.php?category=0&page=new.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected tags section or input validation to prevent script injection.
Regularly monitor and audit user-generated content for malicious scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict input validation and output encoding to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in the future.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the feindura CMS to address the XSS vulnerability.