CVE-2018-14513 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw affecting WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 has been identified, involving a persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2018-14513

What is CVE-2018-14513?

An XSS vulnerability in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject unauthorized web scripts or HTML through a specific URI parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14513

This vulnerability enables attackers to execute malicious scripts on the target website, potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or other forms of cyber attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14513

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a specific parameter in the URI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WUZHI CMS 4.1.0
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts or HTML code through the 'form[content]' parameter in the 'index.php?m=feedback&f=index&v=contact' URI.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or sanitize user inputs to prevent script injection attacks.
Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.
Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate XSS risks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep software and plugins up to date to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by the CMS vendor to address the XSS vulnerability.