Vulnerability Description
CMS Made Simple 2.x before 2.1.3 and 1.x before 1.12.2, when Smarty Cache is activated, allow remote attackers to conduct cache poisoning attacks, modify links, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted HTTP Host header in a request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136897/CMS-Made-Simple-Cache-Poisoning.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/15
- http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/2016/03/Announcing-CMSMS-1-12-2-kolonia/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/2016/04/Announcing-CMSMS-2-1-3-Black-Point/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538272/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39760/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136897/CMS-Made-Simple-Cache-Poisoning.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/15
- http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/2016/03/Announcing-CMSMS-1-12-2-kolonia/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cmsmadesimple.org/2016/04/Announcing-CMSMS-2-1-3-Black-Point/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538272/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39760/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2784?
CVE-2016-2784 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). CMS Made Simple 2.x before 2.1.3 and 1.x before 1.12.2, when Smarty Cache is activated, allow remote attackers to conduct cache poisoning attacks, modify links, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) ...
How severe is CVE-2016-2784?
CVE-2016-2784 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2784?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple.