CVE-2018-10313 in WUZHI
Summary
by MITRE
WUZHI CMS 4.1.0 allows persistent XSS via the form%5Bqq_10%5D parameter to the /index.php?m=member&f=index&v=profile&set_iframe=1 URI.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-10313 affects WUZHI CMS version 4.1.0 and represents a persistent cross-site scripting flaw that can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the form%5Bqq_10%5D parameter within the URI path /index.php?m=member&f=index&v=profile&set_iframe=1, where the parameter is not properly sanitized or validated before being processed and stored within the application's database. The flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that persists across multiple user sessions and can be executed whenever the affected page is accessed.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the WUZHI CMS application. When the form%5Bqq_10%5D parameter is submitted through the member profile update functionality, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before storing it in the database. This lack of proper sanitization creates a persistent XSS vector where malicious scripts can be stored and later executed whenever the vulnerable page is rendered to users. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates through the member profile update mechanism, which typically requires user authentication and may have access to sensitive personal information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable attackers to perform a range of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation. Attackers can leverage this persistent XSS to capture user session cookies, redirect victims to phishing sites, or inject additional malicious payloads that can compromise the entire user base. The vulnerability affects all users who have access to the member profile update functionality, potentially exposing sensitive personal information and creating a persistent threat that remains active until the vulnerability is patched. This type of vulnerability can also facilitate further attacks within the application's ecosystem, as compromised users may have access to other sensitive features and data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-10313 should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through proper encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding before storing or rendering data. Additionally, developers should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts and ensure that all parameters are validated against whitelisted values. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and can be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting languages. Organizations should also implement regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual code reviews to identify similar persistent XSS vulnerabilities in other components of their web applications. The recommended remediation includes updating to a patched version of WUZHI CMS or implementing proper input validation and sanitization measures to prevent malicious code from being stored and executed in the application's database.