CVE-2017-8388 GeniXCMS Mailbox validation logic vulnerability
Attackers can bypass email existence checks during user registration in GeniXCMS, potentially allowing duplicate accounts or enumeration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8388?
CVE-2017-8388 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GeniXCMS 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the alertDanger MSG_USER_EMAIL_EXIST protection mechanism via a register.php?act=edit&id=1 request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8388?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including genix/cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
genix/cms Packagist | All versions | 1.1.0 |
genix/cms Packagist | All versions | 1.1.0 |
Products include Genixcms Genixcms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8388?
Upgrade genix/cms to 1.1.0 or later.
Is CVE-2017-8388 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8388 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-559c-w54x-8342.