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CVE-2018-10516

6.5 · MEDIUM

In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.7, the "file rename" operation in the admin dashboard contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability, exploitable by an admin user, that can cause…

Published Apr 27, 2018CWE-200EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2018-10516 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 27, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.7, the "file rename" operation in the admin dashboard contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability, exploitable by an admin user, that can cause DoS by moving config.php to the upload/ directory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10516?

CVE-2018-10516 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 27, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-10516?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-10516?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-10516?

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