Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a web admin login XSS issue in X3 CMS 0.4.3.1 and earlier. An attacker could inject script or HTML through login-related inputs. Business impact is mainly session theft, admin impersonation, or phishing if the CMS is exposed and users interact with crafted content. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running legacy X3 CMS 0.4.3.1 or earlier, especially where admin/login is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundled affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirmation requires local inventory and version checks. Treat as a targeted legacy-CMS risk rather than an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if X3 CMS is exposed, handles privileged sessions, or supports business-critical content. If no X3 CMS remains in use, document non-exposure and close. Mitigation focus: Identify any deployed X3 CMS instances and confirm exact version.; Check X3 CMS vendor advisories and referenced revisions for supported fixes.; Upgrade or patch only according to verified vendor guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- x3cms-login-xss(72279)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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