CVE-2017-16798 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting CMS Made Simple version 2.2.3.1. The vulnerability stems from an insufficient file extension validation in the FileManager module, allowing attackers to bypass restrictions by uploading files with extensions like .phtml, .pht, .html, or .svg. This medium-severity vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating it can be exploited remotely with low privileges and user interaction, potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.2.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:2.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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