CVE-2018-5692 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Piwigo v2.8.2 is vulnerable to XSS attacks through various parameters in the

admin.php

file.

Understanding CVE-2018-5692

This CVE entry describes a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Piwigo v2.8.2.

What is CVE-2018-5692?

XSS vulnerabilities can be found in Piwigo v2.8.2 within the

admin.php

file through parameters such as

tab

,

to

,

section

,

mode

,

installstatus

, and

display

.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5692

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

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5692

Piwigo v2.8.2 is susceptible to XSS attacks due to inadequate input validation in the mentioned parameters.

Vulnerability Description

Piwigo v2.8.2 has XSS via the

tab

,

to

,

section

,

mode

,

installstatus

, and

display

parameters of the

admin.php

file.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Piwigo
Version: 2.8.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the vulnerable parameters, leading to script execution in the user's browser.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-5692, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the affected parameters if not required.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Stay informed about security updates and patches for Piwigo.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Piwigo to fix the XSS vulnerability.