CVE-2018-19557

An issue was discovered in arcms through 2018-03-19

published November 26, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It's alarmingly easy! Users can access sensitive endpoints like index/main and user/useradd without any authentication — like a restaurant with an open door and no host to check who's entering. 😱 Picture a diner where anyone can stroll in without any checks, grabbing food or peeking into the kitchen. That's how this vulnerability allows unauthorized access to important user management functions in arcms! An attacker could exploit this flaw to create new users, access sensitive data, or even manipulate the application without any barriers. The potential for malicious activities is absolutely concerning!

Put simply

Picture a diner where anyone can stroll in without any checks, grabbing food or peeking into the kitchen. That's how this vulnerability allows unauthorized access to important user management functions in arcms! This vulnerability in arcms permits unauthenticated access to critical endpoints, allowing unauthorized users to interact with functionalities such as adding users and retrieving images.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to create new users, access sensitive data, or even manipulate the application without any barriers. The potential for malicious activities is absolutely concerning! To remediate, implement authentication checks on all sensitive endpoints immediately. Review and restrict access controls to ensure only authorized users can perform actions like user management. Additionally, keep the arcms application updated with the latest security patches. You've got this! Tackle these steps, and you'll lock it all down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01457 · 73.3th percentile
Published
2018-11-26T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 NOV 07:00Z
    An issue was discovered in arcms through 2018-03-19
    cvelistv5