8.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-10519

First published: Fri Apr 27 2018(Updated: )

CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.2.7 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 files in the tmp/ directory are accessible through HTTP requests. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2018-10084.

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-2018-10519?

    CVE-2018-10519 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-10519?

    To fix CVE-2018-10519, upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.8 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10519?

    CVE-2018-10519 is a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing ordinary users to gain admin access.

  • Which versions of CMS Made Simple are affected by CVE-2018-10519?

    CVE-2018-10519 affects CMS Made Simple version 2.2.7 specifically.

  • Can CVE-2018-10519 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-10519 can be exploited remotely due to its reliance on accessible files in the tmp/ directory.

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