CVE-2018-18323 : Security Advisory and Response

CentOS Web Panel version 0.9.8.480 has a security vulnerability related to Local File Inclusion through directory traversal.

Understanding CVE-2018-18323

What is CVE-2018-18323?

The software known as CentOS Web Panel (CWP) version 0.9.8.480 has a security vulnerability related to Local File Inclusion due to directory traversal when using a specific URI.

The Impact of CVE-2018-18323

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to include arbitrary files from the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or sensitive data exposure.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-18323

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in CentOS Web Panel version 0.9.8.480 allows for Local File Inclusion via directory traversal using a specific URI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CentOS Web Panel
Version: 0.9.8.480

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability occurs when an attacker manipulates the URI 'admin/index.php?module=file_editor&file=/../' to traverse directories and include unauthorized files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update CentOS Web Panel to a patched version that addresses the Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Implement strict input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit server logs for unusual file access patterns.
Educate users on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by CentOS Web Panel to mitigate the Local File Inclusion vulnerability.