CVE-2018-6458 : Security Advisory and Response

Easy Hosting Control Panel (EHCP) v0.37.12.b is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks due to the absence of CSRF protection.

Understanding CVE-2018-6458

This CVE entry highlights a security vulnerability in EHCP v0.37.12.b that allows remote attackers to exploit CSRF vulnerabilities.

What is CVE-2018-6458?

CVE-2018-6458 is a vulnerability in EHCP v0.37.12.b that enables remote attackers to conduct CSRF attacks by leveraging the lack of CSRF protection.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6458

The vulnerability in EHCP v0.37.12.b can be exploited by remote attackers to carry out CSRF attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the user.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6458

EHCP v0.37.12.b vulnerability details:

Vulnerability Description

Remote attackers can exploit the absence of CSRF protection in EHCP v0.37.12.b to carry out CSRF attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Easy Hosting Control Panel (EHCP) v0.37.12.b
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the CSRF vulnerability in EHCP v0.37.12.b to perform unauthorized actions through CSRF attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address CVE-2018-6458:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF protection mechanisms in EHCP to prevent CSRF attacks.
Regularly monitor and audit for CSRF vulnerabilities in web applications.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices and CSRF prevention techniques.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by EHCP to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.