Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple, Inc.
CVE-2023-43356

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 (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.18. This security flaw allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a crafted script through the Global Metadata parameter located in the Global Settings Menu component. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions and data exposure, highlighting the importance of promptly addressing this issue through updates or patches.

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-2023-43356-CMSmadesimple-Stored-XSS---Global-Settings
Created by sromanhu

References

https://github.com/sromanhu/CVE-2023-43356-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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