Vulnerability identifier: #VU23403

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CMS Made Simple
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: cmsmadesimple.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error related to "idlist" parameter within the News v2.51.8 component. A remote attacker can gain access to otherwise restricted functionality.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CMS Made Simple: 2.2.1 - 2.2.12

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External links
http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/project/files/6#2.2.13

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.