CVE-2017-8081: Weak RNG

Published Apr 30, 2017
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Updated

Poor cryptographic salt initialization in admin/inc/templatefunctions.php in GetSimple CMS 3.3.13 allows a network attacker to escalate privileges to an arbitrary user or conduct CSRF attacks via calculation of a session cookie or CSRF nonce.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cagintranetworks Getsimple Cms=3.3.13_

Event History

Apr 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8081?

CVE-2017-8081 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and CSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8081?

To fix CVE-2017-8081, upgrade to a patched version of GetSimple CMS that addresses the cryptographic salt initialization issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8081?

CVE-2017-8081 affects users of GetSimple CMS version 3.3.13 and below.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-8081 enable?

CVE-2017-8081 can enable network attackers to escalate privileges or conduct CSRF attacks on affected systems.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-8081?

For more information about CVE-2017-8081, consult the official GitHub repository or security advisory from GetSimple CMS.

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