CVE-2018-6603 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Promise Technology WebPam Pro-E devices that allows remote attackers to execute XSS, HTTP Response Splitting, and CRLF Injection attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-6603

This CVE was made public on February 6, 2018, and poses a risk to devices from Promise Technology.

What is CVE-2018-6603?

The vulnerability in WebPam Pro-E devices enables attackers to exploit XSS, HTTP Response Splitting, and CRLF Injection using JavaScript code in a PHPSESSID cookie.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6603

The vulnerability can be leveraged by remote attackers to carry out various attacks, compromising the security and integrity of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6603

Promise Technology WebPam Pro-E devices are susceptible to multiple attack vectors.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for XSS, HTTP Response Splitting, and CRLF Injection attacks through malicious JavaScript code in a PHPSESSID cookie.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability remotely to execute XSS, HTTP Response Splitting, and CRLF Injection attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to potentially vulnerable services.
Implement input validation and output encoding to mitigate XSS attacks.
Regularly monitor and update security configurations.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Stay informed about security updates and patches from Promise Technology.
Educate users and administrators about safe browsing practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the latest security patches and updates from Promise Technology are applied promptly.