CVE-2024-25399: Subrion CMS vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting
Summary
CVE-2024-25399: Subrion CMS vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting. Affects intelliants/subrion versions < 4.2.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Subrion CMS is a content management system that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides various features such as user management, content editing, and template customization. The vulnerability in Subrion CMS version 4.2.1 allows for Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through the adminer.php file. This vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by administrators, leading to unauthorized access or data theft.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Subrion CMS version 4.2.1 is due to insufficient input sanitization in the adminer.php file. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into web pages viewed by administrators. When an administrator accesses the adminer.php file, the injected code is executed in their browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or the execution of malicious actions on behalf of the administrator. This vulnerability can be exploited by tricking an administrator into clicking on a specially crafted link or by submitting malicious input through forms.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, administrators can disable or restrict access to the adminer.php file. This can be done by modifying the server configuration or using access control mechanisms provided by the CMS. By limiting access to the vulnerable file, the risk of exploitation can be mitigated. However, this is not a permanent solution and should be followed by applying the official patch or upgrading to a fixed version of Subrion CMS.
Conclusion
Subrion CMS version 4.2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through the adminer.php file. This vulnerability can allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by administrators, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Subrion CMS to a version that includes a patch for this issue. Administrators can also temporarily disable or restrict access to the adminer.php file as a workaround. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. These scripts can be used to steal sensitive information, perform unauthorized actions, or redirect users to malicious websites.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking an administrator into clicking on a specially crafted link or by submitting malicious input through forms. This allows the attacker to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into web pages viewed by administrators, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft.
Yes, the Subrion CMS development team has released a patch for this vulnerability in a later version. Users are advised to upgrade their Subrion CMS installation to the latest version available to apply the fix.
There are no known instances of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at the time of this report. However, it is important to apply the necessary security measures to protect against potential attacks.
For more information about Subrion CMS security, you can visit the official Subrion CMS website or consult the documentation provided by the Subrion CMS development team.
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