CVE-2018-19187 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-19187, a vulnerability in the payfort-php-SDK payment gateway SDK by Amazon PAYFORT, allowing XSS attacks. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
This CVE-2018-19187 article provides insights into a vulnerability in the payfort-php-SDK payment gateway SDK by Amazon PAYFORT, susceptible to XSS attacks.
Understanding CVE-2018-19187
This CVE was made public on November 14, 2018, and poses a security risk due to mishandling of an arbitrary parameter name or value in the success.php file.
What is CVE-2018-19187?
The Amazon PAYFORT payfort-php-SDK payment gateway SDK, until April 26, 2018, is vulnerable to XSS attacks. The issue arises from mishandling of an arbitrary parameter name or value in the success.php file.
The Impact of CVE-2018-19187
The vulnerability allows for XSS attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and manipulation of user sessions.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-19187
This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The payfort-php-SDK payment gateway SDK by Amazon PAYFORT is prone to XSS attacks due to mishandling of an arbitrary parameter name or value in the success.php file.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Versions: Until 2018-04-26
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by injecting malicious code into the parameter name or value in the success.php file, leading to XSS attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-19187 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update the payfort-php-SDK to the latest version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.
- Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent malicious code injection.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and code reviews to identify and address vulnerabilities promptly.
- Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in the future.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates for the payfort-php-SDK and apply patches promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities.