CVE-2017-6555: XSS

Published Mar 9, 2017
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /admin/moduleinterface.php in CMS Made Simple 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the m1description parameter (aka "Design Manager > Categories > Category Description").

Affected Software

1 affected component
CMSmadesimple CMS Made Simple=2.1.6

Event History

Mar 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6555?

CVE-2017-6555 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution through XSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6555?

The recommended fix for CVE-2017-6555 is to update CMS Made Simple to a later version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-6555?

CVE-2017-6555 specifically affects CMS Made Simple version 2.1.6.

4

How does CVE-2017-6555 work?

CVE-2017-6555 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the m1_description parameter.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2017-6555?

The impact of CVE-2017-6555 includes potential exploitation of XSS to hijack user sessions or perform malicious actions on behalf of users.

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