CVE-2024-3178: Concrete CMS versions 9 below 9.2.8 and versions below 8.5.16 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in the Advanced File Search Filter
Concrete CMS versions 9 below 9.2.8 and versions below 8.5.16 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) in the Advanced File Search Filter. Prior to the fix, a rogue administrator could add malicious code in the file manager because of insufficient validation of administrator provided data. All administrators have access to the File Manager and hence could create a search filter with the malicious code attached. The Concrete CMS security team gave this vulnerability a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 with a vector of AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln-metrics/cvss/v3-calculator .
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-3178?
CVE-2024-3178 is categorized as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability which can have severe implications if exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3178?
To remediate CVE-2024-3178, upgrade to Concrete CMS version 8.5.16 or 9.2.8 or higher.
Which versions of Concrete CMS are affected by CVE-2024-3178?
CVE-2024-3178 affects Concrete CMS versions prior to 9.2.8 and prior to 8.5.16.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3178?
CVE-2024-3178 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Advanced File Search Filter of Concrete CMS.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-3178?
A rogue administrator could exploit CVE-2024-3178 to inject malicious code due to insufficient validation.