CVE-2018-10081: Critical severity simple cms vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2018
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Updated

CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.6 contains an admin password reset vulnerability because data values are improperly compared, as demonstrated by a hash beginning with the "0e" substring.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CMSmadesimple CMS Made Simple<=2.2.7

Event History

Apr 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10081?

CVE-2018-10081 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized password resets in CMS Made Simple.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-10081?

To fix CVE-2018-10081, upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.8 or later.

3

Which versions of CMS Made Simple are affected by CVE-2018-10081?

CVE-2018-10081 affects CMS Made Simple versions up to and including 2.2.7.

4

What does CVE-2018-10081 exploit?

CVE-2018-10081 exploits improper data value comparisons during the admin password reset process.

5

Can CVE-2018-10081 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2018-10081 can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches by allowing attackers to reset admin passwords.

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