CVE-2018-19190 : What You Need to Know

Amazon PAYFORT payfort-php-SDK payment gateway SDK until 2018-04-26 is vulnerable to XSS attacks through the error_msg parameter in the error.php file.

Understanding CVE-2018-19190

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Amazon PAYFORT payfort-php-SDK payment gateway SDK.

What is CVE-2018-19190?

The payment gateway SDK for Amazon PAYFORT, payfort-php-SDK, until 2018-04-26, is vulnerable to XSS attacks. This vulnerability can be exploited through the error_msg parameter in the error.php file.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19190

Attackers can execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to account compromise, data theft, or unauthorized actions on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19190

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The Amazon PAYFORT payfort-php-SDK payment gateway SDK through 2018-04-26 has XSS via the error.php error_msg parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Not applicable
Affected Vendor: Not applicable
Affected Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts through the error_msg parameter in the error.php file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-19190 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the SDK to a patched version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs and prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit web applications for security vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent XSS and other common web application security issues.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Amazon PAYFORT for the payfort-php-SDK to address known vulnerabilities.