CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-18270: XSS

First published: Fri Oct 12 2018(Updated: )

XSS exists in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.7 via the m1_news_url parameter in an admin/moduleinterface.php "Content-->News-->Add Article" action.

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-2018-18270?

    CVE-2018-18270 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-18270?

    To fix CVE-2018-18270, update CMS Made Simple to the latest version beyond 2.2.7.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-18270?

    CVE-2018-18270 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by administrators, compromising the security of the CMS.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18270?

    CVE-2018-18270 specifically affects CMS Made Simple version 2.2.7.

  • How is CVE-2018-18270 exploited?

    CVE-2018-18270 can be exploited through the m1_news_url parameter in the admin module interface when adding articles.

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