CVE-2022-29647: Cross Site Request Forgery in Mingsoft MCMS
Summary
CVE-2022-29647: Cross Site Request Forgery in Mingsoft MCMS. Affects net.mingsoft:ms-mcms versions < 5.2.7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
MCMS is a content management system developed by Mingsoft. It is used to create and manage websites, providing features such as user authentication, content publishing, and administration. The vulnerable version of MCMS is 5.2.7, which is affected by a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to add an administrator account via the 'ms/basic/manager/save.do' endpoint.
Vulnerability Detail
The CSRF vulnerability in MCMS 5.2.7 enables an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a victim user. By tricking a user into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a specially crafted link, the attacker can execute actions that require administrative privileges, such as adding a new administrator account. This can lead to a complete compromise of the MCMS installation, allowing the attacker to gain control over the website and its content.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
Unfortunately, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the official patch or upgrade to a fixed version of MCMS to ensure the security of the system.
Conclusion
The CSRF vulnerability in MCMS 5.2.7 poses a significant risk to the security of websites using this version. It allows an attacker to add an administrator account, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the MCMS installation. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is essential to upgrade to a patched version of MCMS or apply the official security patches. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
MCMS is a content management system developed by Mingsoft. It is used to create and manage websites, providing features such as user authentication, content publishing, and administration.
A CSRF vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a victim user. By tricking a user into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a specially crafted link, the attacker can execute actions that require administrative privileges.
The CSRF vulnerability in MCMS 5.2.7 allows an attacker to add an administrator account, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the MCMS installation and control over the website and its content.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of MCMS. The developers have released a fix for this issue in a later version. Users should update their MCMS installation to the latest version available.
Unfortunately, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the official patch or upgrade to a fixed version of MCMS to ensure the security of the system.
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