CVE-2013-4621

Magnolia CMS before 4.5.9 has multiple access bypass vulnerabilities

published December 27, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Multiple access bypass vulnerabilities lurking in Magnolia CMS versions before 4.5.9 could let users wander where they shouldn't! Think of it like a guest at a hotel who uses a forgotten keycard to access restricted areas — a sneaky way to get to valuable spots without permission! If exploited, attackers could access sensitive areas of your CMS where they can modify content or even delete it entirely — that's like letting someone rearrange the entire library because they found a hidden door!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a hotel who uses a forgotten keycard to access restricted areas — a sneaky way to get to valuable spots without permission! This vulnerability arises from inadequate access control checks in Magnolia CMS, allowing unauthorized users to bypass authentication mechanisms and reach protected resources without proper permissions.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could access sensitive areas of your CMS where they can modify content or even delete it entirely — that's like letting someone rearrange the entire library because they found a hidden door! To protect your site, update Magnolia CMS to version 4.5.9 or later immediately. Review your access permissions and audit user roles to ensure they're set correctly. Keeping your software up to date is always a best practice! You've got this! Secure your CMS and keep those unauthorized visitors out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01762 · 77.8th percentile
Published
2019-12-27T16:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 DEC 16:21Z
    Magnolia CMS before 4.5.9 has multiple access bypass vulnerabilities
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