CVE-2017-8376: GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Summary
CVE-2017-8376: GeniXCMS Cross-site Scripting (XSS). Affects genix/cms versions < 1.1.0. Fixed in 1.1.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
GeniXCMS is a content management system that allows users to create and manage websites. It is built on the Packagist ecosystem and is commonly used for website development. However, GeniXCMS version 1.0.2 is vulnerable to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user through a comment, which is mishandled during a mouse operation by an administrator.
Vulnerability Detail
The XSS vulnerability in GeniXCMS 1.0.2 allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to various consequences, such as stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, or defacing the website. The vulnerability is rated as MODERATE severity with a CVSS score of 5.4. The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with this vulnerability is CWE-79.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.1.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately possible, a temporary workaround is to disable user comments or implement input validation and output encoding to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Here is an example of input validation and output encoding in PHP:
// Input validation
$comment = htmlspecialchars($_POST['comment']);
// Output encoding
echo
htmlentities($comment);
Conclusion
In conclusion, GeniXCMS version 1.0.2 is vulnerable to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack. Upgrading to version 1.1.0 or later is the recommended solution to fix this vulnerability. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implementing input validation and output encoding can serve as a temporary workaround. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
GeniXCMS is a content management system used for website development.
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 GeniXCMS is triggered when an authenticated user submits a comment that contains malicious scripts. These scripts are not properly sanitized and can be executed by an administrator during a mouse operation.
The XSS vulnerability in GeniXCMS can lead to various consequences, including stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, or defacing the website.
To fix the XSS vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade GeniXCMS to version 1.1.0 or later. Alternatively, you can disable user comments or implement input validation and output encoding to prevent the execution of malicious scripts.
References
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