CVE-2017-5959

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: February 21, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

CSRF token bypass in GeniXCMS before 1.0.2 could result in escalation of privileges. The forgotpassword.php page can be used to acquire a token.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/70
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/releases/tag/v1.0.2
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/70
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/releases/tag/v1.0.2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
44th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

metalgenix