SB2019080801 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Backdrop CMS



SB2019080801 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Backdrop CMS

Published: August 8, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019080801
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: N/A)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the search functionality in the admin area. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: N/A)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when displaying labels in the admin area. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


3) Input validation error (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable website.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the uploaded files. A remote privileged attacker can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires "Synchronize, import, and export configuration" permissions. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.