QuickAppsCMS Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2018-17102: QuickAppsCMS Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Affects quickapps/cms versions < 2.0.0-beta2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
QuickAppsCMS (aka QACMS) is an open-source content management system designed to simplify the creation and management of websites. It provides a range of features and functionalities, including user management, content editing, and administration. However, QuickAppsCMS is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRF vulnerability in QuickAppsCMS allows an attacker to change the administrator password by exploiting the user/me URI. This means that an unauthorized user can perform actions on behalf of the administrator without their knowledge or consent. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it grants the attacker full control over the website and its content. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to the latest version of QuickAppsCMS to mitigate the risk of CSRF attacks.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in QuickAppsCMS poses a significant risk to website security, as it allows an attacker to change the administrator password and gain full control over the website. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update QuickAppsCMS to version 2.0.0-beta3 or later. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
A CSRF vulnerability allows an attacker to perform actions on behalf of an authenticated user without their consent or knowledge. It can lead to unauthorized changes, data theft, or other malicious activities.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your QuickAppsCMS installation is affected by this vulnerability. Simply upload your composer.lock file to the playground, and it will analyze and alert you if any open-source vulnerabilities are detected.
The CSRF vulnerability in QuickAppsCMS allows an attacker to change the administrator password, granting them full control over the website and its content. This can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and potential damage to the website's reputation.
Yes, the developers of QuickAppsCMS have released a patch in version 2.0.0-beta3 and later. It is recommended to update to the latest version to fix the vulnerability and ensure the security of your website.
At the time of this advisory, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting this vulnerability in QuickAppsCMS. However, it is essential to address the vulnerability promptly by updating to the latest version to prevent any potential attacks.
References
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