CVE-2019-8410 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-8410, a vulnerability in Maccms 8.0 allowing XSS attacks. Find out how to mitigate the risk and protect your systems from exploitation.
Maccms 8.0 is vulnerable to XSS attacks due to mishandling of parameters in specific files.
Understanding CVE-2019-8410
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Maccms 8.0 that allows for XSS attacks.
What is CVE-2019-8410?
The inc/config/cache.php t_key parameter in Maccms 8.0 is susceptible to XSS attacks due to mishandling of parameters in template/paody/html/vod_type.html.
The Impact of CVE-2019-8410
This vulnerability can be exploited to execute XSS attacks on systems running Maccms 8.0.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-8410
Maccms 8.0 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
Maccms 8.0 allows XSS attacks via the inc/config/cache.php t_key parameter due to mishandling of parameters in template/paody/html/vod_type.html.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Maccms 8.0
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
The t_key parameter lacks proper filtration, enabling attackers to execute XSS attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-8410.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
- Monitor and filter user-generated content for malicious scripts.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate XSS risks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that Maccms 8.0 is updated with the latest security patches to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.