Evolution CMS Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in evolutioncms/evolution
Summary
CVE-2023-43341: Evolution CMS Cross-site Scripting vulnerability. Affects evolutioncms/evolution versions < 3.2.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Evolution CMS is a content management system (CMS) that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides a range of features for website development, including template management, content editing, and user authentication. The vulnerability affects the evolutioncms/evolution package, specifically version 3.2.3.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Evolution CMS is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It arises from improper input sanitization in the uid parameter. An attacker with local access can inject a crafted payload into the uid parameter, leading to the execution of arbitrary code. This can result in various security risks, such as unauthorized access, data theft, or the manipulation of website content.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent the injection of malicious code. This can be achieved by implementing proper input filtering and encoding techniques. However, it is strongly advised to apply the official patch or upgrade to a secure version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The Evolution CMS package, specifically version 3.2.3, is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. To mitigate the risk, users should upgrade to a secure version of Evolution CMS or apply the official patch. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Evolution CMS is a content management system (CMS) used for website development and management.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
The XSS vulnerability in Evolution CMS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or website content manipulation.
Yes, the development team has released patches for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to a secure version of Evolution CMS to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, users can implement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent the injection of malicious code.
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