CVE-2023-43339: XSS

Published Sep 25, 2023
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Updated

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cmsmadesimple v.2.2.18 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the Database Name, DataBase User or Database Port components.

Affected Software

2 affected components
CMSmadesimple CMSmadesimple=2.2.18
CMSmadesimple CMS Made Simple=2.2.18

Event History

Sep 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-43339.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43339?

The severity of CVE-2023-43339 is medium.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is CMS Made Simple version 2.2.18.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-43339?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2023-43339 by injecting a crafted payload into the Database Name, DataBase User, or Database Port components.

5

Are there any references for more information?

Yes, you can find more information at the following references: [http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/](http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/), [https://github.com/sromanhu/CVE-2023-43339-CMSmadesimple-Reflected-XSS---Installation/blob/main/README.md](https://github.com/sromanhu/CVE-2023-43339-CMSmadesimple-Reflected-XSS---Installation/blob/main/README.md), [https://github.com/sromanhu/Cmsmadesimple-CMS-Stored-XSS/blob/main/README.md](https://github.com/sromanhu/Cmsmadesimple-CMS-Stored-XSS/blob/main/README.md).

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