CVE-2018-25038 : Security Advisory and Response

A security issue was discovered in the Thomson TCW710 ST5D.10.05 system, allowing for cross-site scripting attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-25038

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Thomson TCW710 ST5D.10.05 system that enables remote attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2018-25038?

The CVE-2018-25038 vulnerability in the Thomson TCW710 ST5D.10.05 system allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks by manipulating specific input arguments.

The Impact of CVE-2018-25038

CVSS Base Score: 3.5 (Low)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Integrity Impact: Low
Confidentiality Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2018-25038

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE-2018-25038 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks by maliciously altering the input argument PppUserName within a POST Request.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Thomson TCW710
Affected Version: ST5D.10.05

Exploitation Mechanism

By manipulating the input argument PppUserName to execute cross-site scripting (Persistent) attacks remotely.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-25038 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Regularly monitor and update security patches
Implement input validation to prevent malicious input
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing
Keep systems and software up to date

Patching and Updates

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly to address the vulnerability