CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7255: XSS

First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(Updated: )

XSS exists in the CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 "Content-->News-->Add Article" feature via the m1_title parameter. Someone must login to conduct the attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Really Simple CMS=2.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7255?

    CVE-2017-7255 is categorized with a moderate severity due to its XSS vulnerability that requires user authentication to exploit.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7255?

    To fix CVE-2017-7255, upgrade to a patched version of CMS Made Simple that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7255?

    CVE-2017-7255 specifically affects CMS Made Simple version 2.1.6.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-7255?

    The impact of CVE-2017-7255 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser session.

  • Is CVE-2017-7255 a remote exploit?

    No, CVE-2017-7255 is not a remote exploit; it requires the attacker to be logged into the CMS.

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