Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Blackcat CMS by BlackCat Development
CVE-2017-9609

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Blackcat-cms

Status
Blackcat Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 July 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-9609?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Blackcat CMS version 1.2, enabling remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML. This vulnerability is initiated through the 'map_language' parameter located in 'backend/pages/lang_settings.php', which could lead to unauthorized actions and data exposure. Users are encouraged to implement security measures to mitigate this vulnerability and safeguard their installations.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Blackcat-cms-v1.2-xss-POC-by-Provensec-llc
Created by faizzaidi

References

https://github.com/faizzaidi/Blackcat-cms-v1.2-xss-POC-by...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143103/Blackcat-CMS-...
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https://github.com/BlackCatDevelopment/BlackCatCMS/issues...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-9609 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Blackcat CMS by BlackCat Development