CVE-2018-7304: High severity Tiki tiki vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2018
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Updated

Tiki 17.1 does not validate user input for special characters; consequently, a CSV Injection attack can open a CMD.EXE or Calculator window on the victim machine to perform malicious activity, as demonstrated by an "=cmd|' /C calc'!A0" payload during User Creation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tiki tiki=17.1

Event History

Feb 21, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7304?

CVE-2018-7304 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for CSV Injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7304?

To fix CVE-2018-7304, update to a patched version of Tiki that addresses input validation for special characters.

3

What kind of attack is enabled by CVE-2018-7304?

CVE-2018-7304 enables a CSV Injection attack that can execute commands on the victim's machine.

4

Which version of Tiki is affected by CVE-2018-7304?

CVE-2018-7304 specifically affects Tiki version 17.1.

5

Can CVE-2018-7304 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2018-7304 can potentially lead to unauthorized access or control over the victim's system.

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