CVE-2018-11209: High severity ZblogCN Z-blogphp vulnerability

Published May 16, 2018
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Updated

DISPUTED An issue was discovered in Z-BlogPHP 2.0.0. zbsystem/cmd.php?act=verify relies on MD5 for the password parameter, which might make it easier for attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a dictionary or rainbow-table attack. NOTE: the vendor declined to accept this as a valid issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZblogCN Z-blogphp=2.0.0

Event History

May 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Disputed
03:29 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11209?

CVE-2018-11209 is a vulnerability in Z-BlogPHP 2.0.0 that allows attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11209?

The severity of CVE-2018-11209 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.

3

How does CVE-2018-11209 impact Z-BlogPHP 2.0.0?

CVE-2018-11209 allows attackers to bypass access restrictions in Z-BlogPHP 2.0.0 by exploiting the use of MD5 for the password parameter.

4

What is the fix for CVE-2018-11209?

The vendor has not accepted this vulnerability as valid, so there is currently no official fix available.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-11209?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-11209 at the following references: https://github.com/zblogcn/zblogphp/issues/188 and https://github.com/zblogcn/zblogphp/issues/205

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