CVE-2018-19853 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was identified in hitshop prior to 2014-07-15, allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges and take control of the entire website.

Understanding CVE-2018-19853

This CVE describes an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in hitshop that enables unauthorized access to administrative functions.

What is CVE-2018-19853?

The vulnerability in hitshop before 2014-07-15 allows a storekeeper account, meant for managing commodities, to add an administrator account, leading to unauthorized control of the website.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19853

The exploitation of this vulnerability can result in an attacker gaining full control over the hitshop website, compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19853

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in hitshop allows a storekeeper account to add an administrator account, granting unauthorized access to administrative functions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: hitshop
Vendor: N/A
Versions affected: Prior to 2014-07-15

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker can exploit the vulnerability through the admin.php/user/add URI, bypassing intended access restrictions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-19853 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the admin.php/user/add URI
Monitor user activities for suspicious behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the hitshop software
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by hitshop to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.