CVE-2018-7547 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An XSS vulnerability exists in lyadmin 1.x through the parameter config[WEB_SITE_TITLE] in the URI /admin.php?s=/admin/config/groupsave.html.

Understanding CVE-2018-7547

This CVE entry describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in lyadmin 1.x.

What is CVE-2018-7547?

CVE-2018-7547 is an XSS vulnerability present in lyadmin 1.x when using the config[WEB_SITE_TITLE] parameter in the /admin.php?s=/admin/config/groupsave.html URI.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7547

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

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7547

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in lyadmin 1.x is triggered by improper input validation of the config[WEB_SITE_TITLE] parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: lyadmin 1.x
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the config[WEB_SITE_TITLE] parameter, which are then executed when the page is loaded.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-7547 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or sanitize user inputs to prevent script injection attacks.
Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS risks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update lyadmin 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 lyadmin to fix the XSS vulnerability and enhance overall security.