CVE-2016-7904: CSRF
First published: Mon Jan 16 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in CMS Made Simple before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that create accounts via an admin/adduser.php request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Simple CMS | <=2.1.5 | |
| <=2.1.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7904?
CVE-2016-7904 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on administrator account security.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7904?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7904, upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.1.6 or later.
What does CVE-2016-7904 affect?
CVE-2016-7904 affects all versions of CMS Made Simple before 2.1.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7904?
CVE-2016-7904 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-7904?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-7904 to hijack the authentication of administrators.
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