CVE-2018-20589 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

The Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System (CMS) is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack until 2018-04-28 through the Administrator/add_pictures.php article ID functionality.

Understanding CVE-2018-20589

This CVE-2018-20589 vulnerability affects the Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System (CMS) until a specific date in 2018.

What is CVE-2018-20589?

The Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System (CMS) is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via the Administrator/add_pictures.php article ID feature.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20589

This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an unsuspecting user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20589

The technical aspects of this CVE include:

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in the Ivan Cordoba CMS allows attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts through the article ID functionality.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Ivan Cordoba Generic Content Management System
Vendor: Ivan Cordoba
Versions: All versions until 2018-04-28

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the article ID parameter of the add_pictures.php functionality.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-20589, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable functionality.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the CMS to the latest secure version.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Ivan Cordoba to fix the XSS vulnerability in the CMS.