CVE-2022-50905
CriticalSummary
e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains multiple vulnerabilities allowing XSS attacks. The first is a reflected XSS in the news comment functionality, where an authenticated user can inject malicious JavaScript via a URL parameter. The second is an upload restriction bypass for admins, allowing SVG files with malicious code to be uploaded via the media manager's remote URL feature, leading to stored XSS.
Risk Assessment
XSS attacks can lead to user session theft, admin account takeover, or distribution of malicious code within the CMS, threatening data integrity and confidentiality.
Recommendation
Update e107 CMS to the latest patched version. Additionally, restrict admin privileges and filter uploaded files to prevent dangerous formats.
Original NVD description (English source)
e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains multiple vulnerabilities that allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The first vulnerability is a reflected XSS that occurs in the news comment functionality when authenticated users interact with the comment form. An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code through the URL parameter that gets executed when users click outside the comment field after typing content. The second vulnerability involves an upload restriction bypass for authenticated administrators, allowing them to upload SVG files containing malicious code through the media manager's remote URL upload feature. This results in stored XSS when the uploaded SVG files are accessed. These vulnerabilities were discovered by Hubert Wojciechowski and affect the news.php and image.php components of the CMS.