CVE-2019-10888 : Security Advisory and Response

A security vulnerability related to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) has been found in UKcms v1.1.10 through the admin.php/admin/role/add.html endpoint, allowing unauthorized creation of administrative user accounts.

Understanding CVE-2019-10888

This CVE involves a CSRF issue in UKcms v1.1.10 that enables the addition of an admin user through a specific endpoint.

What is CVE-2019-10888?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in UKcms v1.1.10 that permits the unauthorized creation of admin user accounts via a particular endpoint.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10888

The vulnerability can lead to the unauthorized establishment of administrative user accounts, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10888

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in UKcms v1.1.10 allows attackers to exploit the admin.php/admin/role/add.html endpoint to create admin user accounts without authorization.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected System: UKcms v1.1.10
Affected Versions: All versions up to v1.1.10

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the CSRF vulnerability by sending unauthorized requests through the admin.php/admin/role/add.html endpoint, leading to the creation of admin accounts without proper authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests.
Regularly monitor and review admin user accounts for any unauthorized additions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users and administrators on secure coding practices and the importance of CSRF protection.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by UKcms to address the CSRF vulnerability and enhance system security.