CVE-2011-5315: CSRF

Published Jan 1, 2015
·
Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in admin/index.php in whCMS 0.115 alpha allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify credentials via a user save action.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Whcms Project Whcms=0.115-alpha

Event History

Jan 1, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-5315?

CVE-2011-5315 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for cross-site request forgery attacks on administrator actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-5315?

To fix CVE-2011-5315, upgrade to a version of whCMS later than 0.115-alpha that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2011-5315 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2011-5315 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators, enabling them to modify user credentials.

4

Which version of whCMS is affected by CVE-2011-5315?

CVE-2011-5315 affects whCMS version 0.115-alpha.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2011-5315?

While specific exploits for CVE-2011-5315 may not be publicly disclosed, the nature of the CSRF vulnerability allows for potential exploitation.

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