Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in CMS Made Simple by CMS Made Simple Inc.
CVE-2023-43358

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

There is a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.18 that allows local attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts through a manipulated Title parameter in the News Menu component. This flaw could lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of sensitive information if not addressed promptly. It is crucial for users of this version to apply necessary security measures to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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-2023-43358-CMSmadesimple-Stored-XSS---News
Created by sromanhu

References

https://github.com/sromanhu/CMSmadesimple-Stored-XSS---News
https://github.com/sromanhu/CVE-2023-43358-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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