Concrete CMS has a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Impact
In Concrete CMS below version 9.4.8, a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the "Legacy Form" block. An authenticated user with permissions to create or edit forms (e.g., a rogue administrator) can inject a persistent JavaScript payload into the options of a multiple-choice question (Checkbox List, Radio Buttons, or Select Box). This payload is then executed in the browser of any user who views the page containing the form.
Source excerpt · OSVAffected packages
Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.
| Affected range | Recorded fix |
|---|---|
| Earlier releases before 9.4.8Ecosystem versions | 9.4.8 |
Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-f4vq-pj32-gr4q
View original version evidence (85 explicit versions)
Original source description
In Concrete CMS below version 9.4.8, a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the "Legacy Form" block. An authenticated user with permissions to create or edit forms (e.g., a rogue administrator) can inject a persistent JavaScript payload into the options of a multiple-choice question (Checkbox List, Radio Buttons, or Select Box). This payload is then executed in the browser of any user who views the page containing the form.
The Concrete CMS security team thanks M3dium for reporting.