CVE-2018-18734 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-18734, a CSRF vulnerability in Catfish CMS version 4.8.30 that could allow unauthorized actions. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
Catfish CMS version 4.8.30 has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the admin/Index/addmanageuser.html file.
Understanding CVE-2018-18734
This CVE involves a CSRF vulnerability in Catfish CMS version 4.8.30.
What is CVE-2018-18734?
It is a CSRF vulnerability found in the admin/Index/addmanageuser.html file of Catfish CMS version 4.8.30.
The Impact of CVE-2018-18734
This vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-18734
This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The CSRF issue was identified in the admin/Index/addmanageuser.html file of Catfish CMS 4.8.30.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Version: Catfish CMS 4.8.30
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trick authenticated users into unknowingly executing malicious actions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your system from CVE-2018-18734 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement CSRF tokens to validate user actions
- Regularly monitor and audit user activities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
- Keep software and systems up to date
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Catfish CMS to address this vulnerability.