CVE-2018-9108 : Security Advisory and Response

QuickAppsCMS 2.0.0-beta2 is susceptible to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows unauthorized remote attackers to create admin accounts without proper authorization.

Understanding CVE-2018-9108

This CVE identifies a critical security issue in QuickAppsCMS 2.0.0-beta2 that can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2018-9108?

CVE-2018-9108 is a CSRF vulnerability in the /admin/user/manage/add feature of QuickAppsCMS 2.0.0-beta2, enabling attackers to create admin accounts without proper authorization.

The Impact of CVE-2018-9108

The vulnerability allows malicious actors to gain admin privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and other security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-9108

QuickAppsCMS 2.0.0-beta2 is affected by a CSRF vulnerability that facilitates unauthorized admin account creation.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in /admin/user/manage/add permits remote attackers to exploit CSRF and create admin accounts without legitimate permissions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: QuickAppsCMS
Version: 2.0.0-beta2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can craft malicious requests to the /admin/user/manage/add endpoint, tricking authenticated users into unintentionally creating admin accounts.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-9108, immediate actions and long-term security practices are essential.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the /admin/user/manage/add functionality if not essential
Implement CSRF tokens and validation mechanisms
Monitor user account creation for suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and code reviews
Provide security awareness training to users and developers

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates released by QuickAppsCMS to fix the CSRF vulnerability