CVE-2018-19138 : Security Advisory and Response

WSTMart 2.0.7 has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that can be exploited through the index.php/admin/staffs/add.html URI.

Understanding CVE-2018-19138

This CVE entry identifies a CSRF vulnerability in WSTMart version 2.0.7.

What is CVE-2018-19138?

The latest version of WSTMart, 2.0.7, contains a CSRF vulnerability through the index.php/admin/staffs/add.html URI.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19138

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19138

WSTMart 2.0.7 is affected by a CSRF vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the index.php/admin/staffs/add.html URI for CSRF attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WSTMart
Version: 2.0.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious requests to the index.php/admin/staffs/add.html URI to perform unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate action is necessary to secure systems against this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate requests.
Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.
Educate users about CSRF attacks and safe browsing practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep software up to date with the latest security patches.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Employ security mechanisms like Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate CSRF risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that WSTMart is updated to a version that addresses the CSRF vulnerability.