Mara CMS 7.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

By Sooraj V Nair Sooraj V Nair
Published on 10 Jan 2022
Vulnerability

Description

Any authenticated user can inject malicious code using the parameter contact.php?theme=inject> resulting in a Reflected XSS vulnerability.

The flaw arises because the parameter hasn’t been properly sanitised, which might result in malicious code being injected and executed on the target’s browser.

Recommendation

  • Update Mara CMS to the latest version
Sooraj V Nair
Written by
Sooraj V Nair
Cyber Security Engineer

Sooraj was probably the kid who opened up a remote control just to see what was inside, then had to figure out how to put it back together before anyone noticed. That curiosity eventually found its way into cybersecurity, where breaking things is actually part of the job description. Today, he explores vulnerabilities, analysis threats, and helps build safer digital spaces. His favourite question remains the same: “What happens if I try this?”

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