CVE-2018-9123 : Security Advisory and Response

Crea8social 2018.2 is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting through a user's profile.

Understanding CVE-2018-9123

This CVE identifies a specific vulnerability in Crea8social 2018.2 that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2018-9123?

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of XSS attack where the malicious script is injected into a website and then executed when a user visits the affected page.

The Impact of CVE-2018-9123

This vulnerability in Crea8social 2018.2 could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential manipulation of user profiles.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-9123

Crea8social 2018.2 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into a user's profile, leading to potential XSS attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Crea8social 2018.2
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into user profiles, which are then executed when other users view those profiles.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2018-9123.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Crea8social to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Regularly monitor user profiles for any suspicious activities or injected scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users on safe profile practices and the risks of sharing personal information.
Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all software, including Crea8social, is regularly updated with the latest security patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities.