CVE-2018-17168 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-17168 affecting PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4. Understand the CSRF vulnerabilities allowing unauthorized changes to printer settings. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4 contains multiple Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Administration page, allowing attackers to manipulate printer settings.
Understanding CVE-2018-17168
PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4 is susceptible to CSRF attacks that can deceive administrators into unknowingly modifying printer configurations.
What is CVE-2018-17168?
The vulnerabilities in PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4 enable attackers to trick administrators into making unintended changes to printer settings by enticing them to click on malicious links.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17168
These CSRF vulnerabilities pose a significant risk as they can lead to unauthorized modifications of printer configurations, potentially disrupting printing operations and compromising data security.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17168
PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4's vulnerabilities can be exploited through CSRF attacks on the Administration page.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerabilities in PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4 allow attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks, manipulating an administrator into making unauthorized changes to printer settings.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4
- Vendor: PrinterOn
- Version: Not Applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can craft malicious links that, when clicked by an administrator, trigger unintended modifications to printer settings without their knowledge.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-17168, immediate actions and long-term security practices are essential.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement CSRF protection mechanisms in the application to prevent unauthorized actions.
- Educate administrators about the risks of clicking on unverified links.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the PrinterOn Enterprise software to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security training for administrators to enhance awareness of social engineering tactics.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by PrinterOn to mitigate the CSRF vulnerabilities in PrinterOn Enterprise 4.1.4.