Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple
CVE-2023-43357

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cmsmadesimple

Status
Cms Made Simple
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-43357?

A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability exists in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.18, allowing local attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts via the manipulated Title parameter in the Manage Shortcuts component. This could lead to security exploits if not mitigated, as it provides a vector for malicious code execution that could compromise user data and web application integrity.

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-2023-43357-CMSmadesimple-Stored-XSS---Shortcut
Created by sromanhu

References

https://github.com/sromanhu/CVE-2023-43357-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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