CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-10516: Infoleak

First published: Fri Apr 27 2018(Updated: )

In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.7, the "file rename" operation in the admin dashboard contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability, exploitable by an admin user, that can cause DoS by moving config.php to the upload/ directory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simple CMS<=2.2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-10516?

    CVE-2018-10516 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential sensitive information disclosure and Denial of Service (DoS) exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-10516?

    To fix CVE-2018-10516, it is recommended to upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.8 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-10516?

    CVE-2018-10516 affects all versions of CMS Made Simple up to and including 2.2.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10516?

    CVE-2018-10516 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability that can be exploited by an admin user.

  • Can CVE-2018-10516 cause Denial of Service (DoS)?

    Yes, CVE-2018-10516 can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) by allowing the movement of the config.php file to the upload directory.

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