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CVE-2019-17609: HongCMS 3.0.0 lets attackers run scripts via install page

CVE-2019-17609 · published 7 years ago

Summary

The HongCMS 3.0.0 web application can be tricked into executing malicious code when a specially crafted database username is supplied during installation. This could let an attacker steal data, hijack user sessions, or alter page content. Apply the latest update from the vendor or reinstall using a patched version to eliminate the risk.

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
hongcms_project	hongcms	3.0.0 `cpe:2.3:a:hongcms_project:hongcms:3.0.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

HongCMS 3.0.0 has XSS via the install/index.php dbusername parameter.

References

https://cdn1.imggmi.com/uploads/2019/10/13/94ef1b084a074ffd9ef63408529aed17-full... Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://cdn1.imggmi.com/uploads/2019/10/13/e561884443c495286993e186f44dfd1f-full... Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019100100 Third Party Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

6.1 Medium

Exploitation

1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Timeline

Published16 Oct 2019

Updated31 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2019-17609 · NVD

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