CVE-2018-10084
First published: Fri Apr 13 2018(Updated: )
CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability from ordinary user to admin user by arranging for the eff_uid value within $_COOKIE[$this->_loginkey] to equal 1, because an SHA-1 cryptographic protection mechanism can be bypassed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Simple CMS | <=2.2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10084?
CVE-2018-10084 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to facilitate privilege escalation from ordinary user to admin user.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10084?
To fix CVE-2018-10084, upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.7 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-10084?
CVE-2018-10084 affects all versions of CMS Made Simple up to and including 2.2.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10084?
CVE-2018-10084 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
What is the cause of CVE-2018-10084?
CVE-2018-10084 is caused by a flaw in the SHA-1 cryptographic protection mechanism used to control user privileges, allowing attackers to alter a cookie value.
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