CVE-2018-9235:The vulnerability CVE-2018-9235 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue found in iScripts SonicBB 1.0 via the query parameter to search.php.

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This vulnerability is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that affects iScripts SonicBB 1.0. The issue arises from the improper sanitization of the query parameter to search.php. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into clicking a specially crafted URL, which can lead to the execution of arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code in the user's browser in the context of the affected site. This could allow the attacker to steal sensitive information like session cookies or login credentials, perform actions on behalf of the user, or even deliver malware.

Overview

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on April 4, 2018, and the information was updated on August 5, 2024. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-9235. The issue affects iScripts SonicBB 1.0 and is due to the improper handling of the query parameter to search.php, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue.

Remediation

As an expert vulnerability analyst, I would recommend the following remediation steps:

  1. Input Validation: Implement proper input validation and sanitization to ensure that only expected input is processed.

  2. Update: If the vendor has provided a patch or an updated version that addresses this vulnerability, it should be applied.

  3. Secure Coding Practices: Follow secure coding practices to prevent such vulnerabilities in the future. This includes proper output encoding when reflecting user input and using updated and secure libraries.

References

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  2. Exploit Database

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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