CVE-2018-19318 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-19318, a CSRF vulnerability in SRCMS 3.0.0 allowing attackers to alter the super administrator account credentials via a specific URL. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures.
SRCMS 3.0.0 contains a CSRF vulnerability that allows attackers to modify the credentials of the super administrator account by exploiting a specific URL.
Understanding CVE-2018-19318
This CVE entry describes a security issue in SRCMS 3.0.0 that enables Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
What is CVE-2018-19318?
The CSRF vulnerability in SRCMS 3.0.0 permits unauthorized users to manipulate the super administrator account's username and password by utilizing a particular URL.
The Impact of CVE-2018-19318
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the super administrator account, potentially compromising the entire system's security.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-19318
This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in SRCMS 3.0.0 allows attackers to perform CSRF attacks via the URL admin.php?m=Admin&c=manager&a=update, enabling them to change the super administrator account's credentials.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected System: SRCMS 3.0.0
- Affected Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the CSRF vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the specific URL admin.php?m=Admin&c=manager&a=update, triggering unauthorized changes to the super administrator account's credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement CSRF tokens to validate requests and prevent CSRF attacks.
- Regularly monitor and review administrator account activities for any unauthorized changes.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Educate administrators and users about secure coding practices and the risks of CSRF attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches or updates provided by the software vendor to fix the CSRF vulnerability in SRCMS 3.0.0.