CVE-2018-20780 : What You Need to Know

Traq version 3.7.1 has a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows the creation of an admin account by an admin or user with new permissions.

Understanding CVE-2018-20780

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Traq version 3.7.1 that enables the unauthorized creation of an admin account.

What is CVE-2018-20780?

CVE-2018-20780 is a CSRF vulnerability in Traq version 3.7.1 that permits the generation of an admin account by an admin or a user with new permissions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20780

This vulnerability can lead to the unauthorized creation of admin accounts, potentially granting malicious actors elevated privileges within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20780

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Traq 3.7.1 allows admin or users with new permissions to exploit a CSRF vulnerability to create an admin account (group_id=1).

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Traq
Affected Version: 3.7.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by performing a CSRF attack to create an admin account without proper authorization.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-20780 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable admin account creation functionality if not essential
Implement CSRF protection mechanisms
Regularly monitor admin account creation activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the software vendor to address the CSRF vulnerability in Traq version 3.7.1