CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9921: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Apr 23 2018(Updated: )

In CMS Made Simple 2.2.7, a Directory Traversal issue makes it possible to determine the existence of files and directories outside the web-site installation directory, and determine whether a file has contents matching a specified checksum. The attack uses an admin/checksum.php?__c= request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Really Simple CMS=2.2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-9921?

    CVE-2018-9921 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exposing sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-9921?

    To fix CVE-2018-9921, upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.8 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2018-9921?

    CVE-2018-9921 allows attackers to perform a Directory Traversal attack, potentially exposing files outside the intended directory.

  • Is CVE-2018-9921 present in other versions of CMS Made Simple?

    CVE-2018-9921 specifically affects CMS Made Simple version 2.2.7; other versions may or may not be affected.

  • What conditions are needed for CVE-2018-9921 to be exploited?

    CVE-2018-9921 can be exploited by sending crafted requests to the admin/checksum.php endpoint.

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