CVE-2023-7035 automad Setting post.php cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the sitename argument in automad, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-7035?
CVE-2023-7035 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in automad, published on 21 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file packages\standard\templates\post.php of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument sitename leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7035?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Automad Automad.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7035?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7035 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-7035 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-7035 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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