CVE-2018-18655 : What You Need to Know

Prayer through 1.3.5 sends a Referer header, containing a user's username, when a user clicks on a link in their email due to a missing no-referrer setting.

Understanding CVE-2018-18655

When a user in prayer through 1.3.5 clicks on a link in their email, a Referer header is sent, which includes their username. This happens because the header.t is missing a no-referrer setting.

What is CVE-2018-18655?

CVE-2018-18655 is a vulnerability in Prayer through 1.3.5 that exposes a user's username by sending a Referer header when clicking on email links.

The Impact of CVE-2018-18655

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of a user's username, potentially compromising their privacy and security.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-18655

Prayer through 1.3.5 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Prayer through 1.3.5 sends a Referer header with the user's username when clicking on email links due to the absence of a no-referrer setting.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited when a user interacts with links in emails, triggering the sending of a Referer header containing their username.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2018-18655

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable Referer headers in email clients to prevent username exposure.
Implement email security measures to detect and block suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Prayer through to address security vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe email practices to minimize risks of information exposure.

Patching and Updates

Check for and apply any patches or updates provided by the software vendor to fix the vulnerability.