CVE-2018-16338: CSRF

Published Sep 2, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in AuraCMS 2.3. There is a CSRF vulnerability that can change the administrator's password via admin.php?mod=users and subsequently add a page or menu, or submit a topic.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AuraCMS AuraCMS=2.3

Event History

Sep 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16338?

CVE-2018-16338 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on user credentials and administrative control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16338?

To fix CVE-2018-16338, update to the latest version of AuraCMS that includes patches for the CSRF vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-16338?

CVE-2018-16338 affects all installations of AuraCMS version 2.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-16338?

CVE-2018-16338 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-16338?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2018-16338 to change the administrator's password and potentially gain unauthorized access to the system.

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