CVE-2018-20600 : What You Need to Know

UCMS 1.4.7 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the page sadmin\cedit.php when executing the index.php sadmin_cedit action.

Understanding CVE-2018-20600

This CVE identifies a specific XSS vulnerability in UCMS 1.4.7.

What is CVE-2018-20600?

The vulnerability exists in the page sadmin\cedit.php of UCMS 1.4.7, allowing for XSS attacks during the execution of the index.php sadmin_cedit action.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20600

This XSS vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20600

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in sadmin\cedit.php of UCMS 1.4.7 enables attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts through the index.php sadmin_cedit action.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected System: UCMS 1.4.7
Affected Versions: All versions of UCMS 1.4.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the sadmin\cedit.php page during the execution of the index.php sadmin_cedit action.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable page sadmin\cedit.php
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update UCMS to the latest version to patch known vulnerabilities
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential security weaknesses

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by UCMS to address the XSS vulnerability in UCMS 1.4.7.