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CVE-2018-14583: XYHCMS 3.5 lets attacker create admin account via CSRF
CVE-2018-14583 · published 8 years ago
Summary
The XYHCMS version 3.5 web interface can be tricked into adding a new background administrator user without the owner’s permission. This means an attacker could gain full control of the system by creating their own admin account. Apply the vendor’s update or restrict access to the affected page to prevent the misuse.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| xyhcms | xyhcms |
3.5 cpe:2.3:a:xyhcms:xyhcms:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
xyhai.php?s=/Auth/addUser in XYHCMS 3.5 allows CSRF to add a background administrator account.
xyhai.php?s=/Auth/addUser in XYHCMS 3.5 allows CSRF to add a background administrator account.
References
- https://github.com/maoGod/xyhcms/issues/1 Exploit Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Timeline
Published24 Jul 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-14583 · NVD
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