CVE-2018-7663 : Security Advisory and Response

Vulnerability in Voten.co allowing for server-side template injection.

Understanding CVE-2018-7663

What is CVE-2018-7663?

An unescaped template literal in the bio section of a user profile in Voten.co before August 25, 2017, could lead to server-side template injection of JavaScript code.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7663

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the server-side, potentially leading to various security risks.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7663

Vulnerability Description

The issue was found in resources/views/layouts/app.blade.php in Voten.co, enabling server-side template injection through the bio field of a user profile.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
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Exploitation Mechanism

The unescaped template literal in the bio section of a user profile could be exploited by an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the server-side.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Voten.co to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent injection attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit the codebase for security vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Voten.co to fix the vulnerability.