Anchor CMS 0.12.7: XSS Vulnerability Alert – When JavaScript Strikes Back!

Anchor CMS 0.12.7 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). By inserting a sneaky script in the post editor, users can trigger a JavaScript alert on the homepage. It’s like a surprise party for your browser, but with less cake and more code!

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Anchor CMS 0.12.7 has a security flaw that’s so easy to exploit, it practically invites hackers to a tea party. All you need is a keen eye for vulnerabilities, a penchant for JavaScript, and a whole lot of audacity to infiltrate your way to stored XSS glory. Grab your virtual teacups, folks; it’s about to get wild!

Key Points:

  • Anchor CMS version 0.12.7 is vulnerable to a stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack.
  • The exploit involves inserting a script payload in the ‘Create New Post’ section.
  • Once the payload is executed, a JavaScript alert pops up on the homepage.
  • The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Ahmet Ümit BAYRAM.
  • The exploit has been successfully tested on MacOS.

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