Learn about CVE-2018-3783, a privilege escalation vulnerability in flintcms versions <= 1.1.9 allowing account takeover via blind MongoDB injection. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in flintcms versions <= 1.1.9 allows for account takeover through blind MongoDB injection in the password reset feature.
Understanding CVE-2018-3783
An account takeover vulnerability has been identified in flintcms versions <= 1.1.9, which is caused by blind MongoDB injection in the password reset feature.
What is CVE-2018-3783?
This CVE refers to a privilege escalation vulnerability in flintcms versions <= 1.1.9 that enables account takeover due to blind MongoDB injection in the password reset functionality.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3783
The vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges and take over user accounts, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3783
Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in flintcms versions <= 1.1.9 permits account takeover through blind MongoDB injection in the password reset mechanism.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by injecting malicious MongoDB queries during the password reset process, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the privilege escalation vulnerability in flintcms.