CVE-2019-17430 : What You Need to Know

EyouCms platform had a cross-site scripting vulnerability related to the web_recordnum parameter in the login.php page.

Understanding CVE-2019-17430

The vulnerability in EyouCms platform allowed for cross-site scripting attacks through the web_recordnum parameter in the login.php page.

What is CVE-2019-17430?

The EyouCms platform, until July 11th, 2019, was found to have a cross-site scripting vulnerability specifically related to the web_recordnum parameter in the login.php page.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17430

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17430

The technical details of the CVE-2019-17430 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

EyouCms through 2019-07-11 has XSS related to the login.php web_recordnum parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: N/A
Affected Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the web_recordnum parameter in the login.php page, leading to the execution of unauthorized code.

Mitigation and Prevention

To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-17430, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update EyouCms platform to the latest version that includes a patch for the XSS vulnerability.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web applications for security vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by EyouCms to address known vulnerabilities.