CVE-2024-33423: cmsimple — Exploit

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Settings menu of CMSimple v5.15 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Logout parameter under the Language section.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-80 CWE-80

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cmsimple	cmsimple	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/adiapera/xss_language_cmsimple_5.15 https://github.com/adiapera/xss_language_cmsimple_5.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33423? +

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Settings menu of CMSimple v5.15 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Logout parameter under the Language section. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-33423? +

CVE-2024-33423 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33423? +

CVE-2024-33423 affects products from cmsimple, specifically: cmsimple. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-33423? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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