CVE-2018-6868 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability known as Cross Site Scripting (XSS) has been identified in the PHP Scripts Mall Slickdeals / DealNews / Groupon Clone Script 3.0.2, impacting the User Profile Field parameter.

Understanding CVE-2018-6868

This CVE entry discloses a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in a specific version of a popular script.

What is CVE-2018-6868?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP Scripts Mall Slickdeals / DealNews / Groupon Clone Script 3.0.2 through the User Profile Field parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6868

The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6868

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in PHP Scripts Mall Slickdeals / DealNews / Groupon Clone Script 3.0.2 allows for script injection via the User Profile Field parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PHP Scripts Mall Slickdeals / DealNews / Groupon Clone Script 3.0.2
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts into the User Profile Field parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address the CVE-2018-6868 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or sanitize user inputs to prevent script injection attacks.
Regularly monitor and audit user-generated content for malicious scripts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation and output encoding to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in the future.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the script vendor to address the XSS vulnerability.