GeniXCMS up to 0.0.8 Media-File Upload server-side request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in GeniXCMS up to 0.0.8. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Media-File Upload. The manipulation results in server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-5518. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GeniXCMS up to 0.0.8 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Media-File Upload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The media-file upload feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to conduct SSRF attacks via a URL, as demonstrated by a URL with an intranet IP address.

The bug was discovered 01/17/2017. The weakness was released 01/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5518 since 01/17/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 95462†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-95438, VDB-95437, VDB-95435 and VDB-95434. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 64⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-5518 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5518
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95436
SecurityFocus: 95462 - GeniXCMS CVE-2017-5518 Server Side Request Forgery Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5518 - GeniXCMS - Server-Side Request Forgery Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2017 14:44
Updated: 05/13/2026 13:34
Changes: 01/17/2017 14:44 (57), 07/23/2020 18:25 (6), 11/01/2022 09:24 (2), 05/13/2026 13:34 (15)
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