7.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8722: Infoleak

First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )

GetSimple CMS 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) data/users/<username>.xml, (2) backups/users/<username>.xml.bak, (3) data/other/authorization.xml, or (4) data/other/appid.xml.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GetSimple CMS=3.3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8722?

    CVE-2014-8722 is classified as having a moderate severity level due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8722?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-8722, it's recommended to ensure that sensitive files are not publicly accessible or to upgrade to a patched version of GetSimple CMS.

  • What type of information can be exposed by CVE-2014-8722?

    CVE-2014-8722 allows remote attackers to access sensitive user data stored in XML files.

  • Which version of GetSimple CMS is affected by CVE-2014-8722?

    CVE-2014-8722 specifically affects GetSimple CMS version 3.3.4.

  • Can CVE-2014-8722 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-8722 can be exploited by remote attackers to directly request and obtain sensitive XML files.

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