Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple, Inc.
CVE-2023-43353

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Cmsmadesimple
Status
Cms Made Simple
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability exists in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.18, enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary scripts by injecting crafted code into the extra parameter of the news menu component. This flaw can potentially compromise the security of applications built on this platform, emphasizing the need for prompt remediation and secure coding practices.

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.

CVE-2023-43353-CMSmadesimple-Stored-XSS---News---Extra
Created by sromanhu

References

https://github.com/sromanhu/CVE-2023-43353-CMSmadesimple-...

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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