CVE-2018-19903 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-19903, a Persistent XSS vulnerability in XSLT CMS that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. Find mitigation strategies and preventive measures here.
A vulnerability known as Persistent XSS has been identified in XSLT CMS through the "create/?action=items.edit&type=Page" title field.
Understanding CVE-2018-19903
This CVE involves a Persistent XSS vulnerability in XSLT CMS.
What is CVE-2018-19903?
Persistent XSS exists in XSLT CMS via the create/?action=items.edit&type=Page title field.
The Impact of CVE-2018-19903
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-19903
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
Persistent XSS vulnerability in XSLT CMS through the "create/?action=items.edit&type=Page" title field.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: n/a
- Affected Version: n/a
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the title field of the create/?action=items.edit&type=Page in XSLT CMS.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-19903 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable user input in critical fields to prevent script injection.
- Regularly monitor and sanitize user-generated content.
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate XSS attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
- Educate developers and users on secure coding practices.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by XSLT CMS to address the vulnerability.