CVE-2017-16783 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via Server-Side Template Injection in the detail template parameter of CMS Made Simple.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-16783?

CVE-2017-16783 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple, published on 10 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In CMS Made Simple 2.1.6, there is Server-Side Template Injection via the cntnt01detailtemplate parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16783?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16783?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16783 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-16783 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16783 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mhh-7w8f-x975.

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