Learn about CVE-2018-16832, a vulnerability in xunfeng 0.2.0 allowing CSRF attacks via the anti-csrf decorator. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
The anti-csrf decorator in xunfeng 0.2.0 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack, allowing an attacker to manipulate the configuration using a Flash file.
Understanding CVE-2018-16832
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in the anti-csrf decorator of xunfeng 0.2.0, which can be exploited for a CSRF attack.
What is CVE-2018-16832?
This CVE identifies a flaw in xunfeng 0.2.0 that enables attackers to perform a CSRF attack by altering the configuration through a Flash file. The issue arises from the ability of the file views/lib/AntiCSRF.py to substitute the request.host value with the content of the X-Forwarded-Host HTTP header.
The Impact of CVE-2018-16832
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized configuration modifications, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-16832
The technical aspects of this CVE are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
The anti-csrf decorator in xunfeng 0.2.0 allows attackers to modify the configuration using a Flash file, exploiting the capability of views/lib/AntiCSRF.py to replace the request.host value with the X-Forwarded-Host HTTP header content.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the configuration through a Flash file, taking advantage of the file's ability to overwrite the request.host value with the X-Forwarded-Host HTTP header content.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-16832, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates