CVE-2018-19693 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was found in tp5cms up to 2017-05-25. The admin.php/system/set.html page is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the title parameter.

Understanding CVE-2018-19693

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in tp5cms up to a specific date.

What is CVE-2018-19693?

CVE-2018-19693 is a security vulnerability in tp5cms that allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks through the title parameter on the admin.php/system/set.html page.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19693

This vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary scripts on the affected web application, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19693

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in tp5cms up to 2017-05-25 allows XSS attacks via the title parameter in the admin.php/system/set.html page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: tp5cms
Versions affected: Up to 2017-05-25

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts through the title parameter, leading to XSS attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-19693 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injections.
Monitor and filter user-generated content for malicious scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update tp5cms to the latest version to ensure that security patches are applied and vulnerabilities are mitigated.