CVE-2019-9059 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover the impact of CVE-2019-9059, a command injection vulnerability in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8. Learn about affected systems, exploitation methods, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8 that allows command injection through email settings manipulation.
Understanding CVE-2019-9059
What is CVE-2019-9059?
This CVE refers to a security flaw in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8 that enables potential command injection by altering the email executable path in the Mail Settings section.
The Impact of CVE-2019-9059
The vulnerability can be exploited by an administrator account selecting "sendmail" as the "Mailer" option and triggering the "Forgot your password" feature.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9059
Vulnerability Description
An issue in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8 allows command injection by modifying the email executable path, setting "sendmail" as the "Mailer" option, and using the "Forgot your password" feature.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: CMS Made Simple 2.2.8
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited with an administrator account by manipulating the email executable path in the Mail Settings section.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.10 or later.
- Avoid using the "sendmail" option in the Mailer settings.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update email settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
- Implement strong password policies for administrator accounts.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by CMS Made Simple.