CVE-2018-20603 : Security Advisory and Response

Lei Feng TV CMS (LFCMS) version 3.8.6 is vulnerable to a CSRF exploit that can be triggered via admin.php?s=/Member/add.html.

Understanding CVE-2018-20603

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Lei Feng TV CMS version 3.8.6, also known as LFCMS.

What is CVE-2018-20603?

The CSRF vulnerability in Lei Feng TV CMS version 3.8.6, also known as LFCMS, can be exploited through admin.php?s=/Member/add.html.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20603

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20603

Lei Feng TV CMS (LFCMS) version 3.8.6 is susceptible to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack.

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF vulnerability in Lei Feng TV CMS version 3.8.6 allows attackers to execute unauthorized actions via admin.php?s=/Member/add.html.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Lei Feng TV CMS (LFCMS)
Version: 3.8.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a crafted request to admin.php?s=/Member/add.html, leading to unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2018-20603.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to admin.php?s=/Member/add.html
Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the CMS to the latest secure version
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the CMS vendor to address the CSRF vulnerability