CVE-2020-18418 : Security Advisory and Response

FeiFeiCMS v4.1.190209 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2020-18418

A CSRF vulnerability in FeiFeiCMS v4.1.190209 allows attackers to create administrator accounts through a specific URL.

What is CVE-2020-18418?

This CVE identifies a security flaw in FeiFeiCMS v4.1.190209 that enables malicious actors to exploit CSRF to generate unauthorized administrator accounts.

The Impact of CVE-2020-18418

The vulnerability poses a significant risk as attackers can gain administrative privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-18418

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF vulnerability in FeiFeiCMS v4.1.190209 permits the creation of admin accounts via a crafted URL, enabling unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: n/a
Product: n/a
Versions: FeiFeiCMS v4.1.190209 (affected)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the specific URL '/index.php?s=Admin-Admin-Insert' to create unauthorized admin accounts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable URL '/index.php?s=Admin-Admin-Insert'
Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate requests

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit administrator accounts
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by FeiFeiCMS to address the CSRF vulnerability