CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17734: Infoleak

First published: Mon Dec 18 2017(Updated: )

CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) before 2.2.5 does not properly cache login information in sessions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simple CMS<2.2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-17734?

    The severity of CVE-2017-17734 is classified as medium due to the potential for unauthorized access to user accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-17734?

    To fix CVE-2017-17734, upgrade your CMS Made Simple installation to version 2.2.5 or later.

  • What versions of CMS Made Simple are affected by CVE-2017-17734?

    CMS Made Simple versions prior to 2.2.5 are affected by CVE-2017-17734.

  • Does CVE-2017-17734 affect the security of user sessions?

    Yes, CVE-2017-17734 affects the security of user sessions by improperly caching login information.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-17734?

    CVE-2017-17734 is a session management vulnerability that can lead to session hijacking.

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