CVE-2017-6556: XSS
First published: Thu Mar 09 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "adminpage > sitesetting > General Settings > globalmetadata" field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Simple CMS | =2.1.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6556?
The severity of CVE-2017-6556 is considered medium, due to its cross-site scripting capabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6556?
To fix CVE-2017-6556, upgrade to a patched version of CMS Made Simple, specifically a version higher than 2.1.6.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6556?
Users of CMS Made Simple version 2.1.6 with authenticated access are affected by CVE-2017-6556.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6556?
CVE-2017-6556 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What can attackers do using CVE-2017-6556?
Attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the globalmetadata field in the admin settings.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/cmsmadesimple
- canonical/simple cms
- version/simple cms/2.1.6