CVE-2017-6556 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) version 2.1.6, allowing authenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts via the "globalmetadata" field in the General Settings. This medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4) requires user interaction and authenticated access, potentially leading to information disclosure or defacement. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, indicating a low current threat level.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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