CVE-2019-9058 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8 that allows for authenticated object injection.

Understanding CVE-2019-9058

This CVE involves a security issue in CMS Made Simple version 2.2.8 that could potentially lead to object injection.

What is CVE-2019-9058?

In the administrative section of CMS Made Simple under admin/changegroupperm.php, a manipulated value can be inserted into the sel_groups parameter, enabling authenticated object injection.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9058

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to inject malicious objects into the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9058

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

A flaw in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8 allows for the insertion of manipulated values into the sel_groups parameter, resulting in authenticated object injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: CMS Made Simple 2.2.8
The vulnerability impacts systems using this specific version of the CMS.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by inserting a crafted value into the sel_groups parameter, potentially leading to object injection.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-9058 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update CMS Made Simple to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities that may indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and review code for vulnerabilities and conduct security assessments.
Educate users on secure practices to prevent similar attacks in the future.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to ensure the system is protected against known vulnerabilities.