VDB-243111 · CVE-2023-43356 · EUVD-2023-47773

CMS Made Simple 2.2.18 Global Settings Menu Global Meatadata cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in CMS Made Simple 2.2.18. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Global Settings Menu Component. Performing a manipulation of the argument Global Meatadata results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-43356. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in CMS Made Simple 2.2.18 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Global Settings Menu Component. The manipulation of the argument Global Meatadata with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in CMSmadesimple v.2.2.18 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Global Meatadata parameter in the Global Settings Menu component.

The weakness was released 10/21/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-43356 since 09/18/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-47773). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

CMS Made Simple

Version

2.2.18

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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NVD Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/18/2023 🔍
10/21/2023 +33 days 🔍
10/21/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/05/2026 +838 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-43356 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-43356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243111
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2023 09:39
Updated: 02/05/2026 15:05
Changes: 10/21/2023 09:39 (39), 11/12/2023 13:05 (11), 02/05/2026 15:05 (16)
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