CVE-2018-5962 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

CentOS-WebPanel.com (CWP) CentOS Web Panel up to version 0.9.8.12 is vulnerable to XSS attacks through specific modules.

Understanding CVE-2018-5962

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CentOS-WebPanel.com (CWP) CentOS Web Panel.

What is CVE-2018-5962?

The XSS vulnerability can be exploited in CentOS-WebPanel.com (CWP) CentOS Web Panel up to version 0.9.8.12 through specific modules.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5962

Attackers can execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5962

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

index.php in CentOS-WebPanel.com (CWP) CentOS Web Panel through v0.9.8.12 has XSS via the id parameter to the phpini_editor module or the email_address parameter to the mail_add-new module.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: n/a
Vendor: n/a
Versions affected: up to version 0.9.8.12

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitation occurs through the id parameter in the phpini_editor module or the email_address parameter in the mail_add-new module.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect systems from CVE-2018-5962 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update CentOS Web Panel to the latest version.
Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs.
Monitor and filter user-supplied data to prevent script injection.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and review code for vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.