CVE-2016-2784
UnknownEPSS 2.45%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2784 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CMS Made Simple 2.x before 2.1.3 and 1.x before 1.12.2, when Smarty Cache is activated, allow remote attackers to conduct cache poisoning attacks, modify links, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted HTTP Host header in a request.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CMS Made Simple 2.x before 2.1.3 and 1.x before 1.12.2, when Smarty Cache is activated, allow remote attackers to conduct cache poisoning attacks, modify links, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted HTTP Host header in a request.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.3 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.4 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.5 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.6 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.7 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.0.8 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.1.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.1.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.1.3.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.1.4.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.2.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.2.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.2.3 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.2.4 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.2.5 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.3 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.3.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.4 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.4.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.5 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.5.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.5.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.5.3 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.5.4 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.3 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.4 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.5 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.6 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.7 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.8 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.9 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.6.10 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.7 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.7.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.8 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.8.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.8.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.9 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.9.1 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.9.2 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.9.3 |
| Cmsmadesimple | Cms Made Simple | 1.9.4 |
Showing 50 of 80 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2784?
CMS Made Simple 2.x before 2.1.3 and 1.x before 1.12.2, when Smarty Cache is activated, allow remote attackers to conduct cache poisoning attacks, modify links, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted HTTP Host header in a request.
How severe is CVE-2016-2784?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2784 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2784?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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