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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π οΈ **Root Cause**: Improper access control in the auto-completion plugin. π **Flaw**: The plugin exposes XML files (e.g., `domain/en.xml`) that store autocomplete history without authentication.β¦
π― **Affected**: Ametys CMS versions **before 4.5.0**. π¦ **Component**: The `auto-completion` plugin specifically. π **Scope**: Any instance running these older versions is vulnerable.
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π΅οΈ **Hackers Can**: Read autocomplete XML files remotely. π **Data Accessed**: All typed characters, including content from **private pages**.β¦
β‘ **Threshold**: **LOW**. πͺ **Auth**: None required (Remote Unauthenticated). βοΈ **Config**: Exploits the default behavior of the auto-completion plugin. π― **Ease**: Simple HTTP request to specific paths.
Q6Is there a public Exp? (PoC/Wild Exploitation)
π **Public Exp**: **YES**. π **PoC**: Python script by `p0dalirius` dumps data to SQLite. π§ͺ **Scanner**: Nuclei templates available for detection. π **Status**: Actively exploitable in the wild.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Check**: Request paths like `/plugins/web/service/search/auto-completion/domain/en.xml`. π‘ **Scan**: Use Nuclei templates (`CVE-2022-26159.yaml`). π **Verify**: Look for XML responses containing user input data.
Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)
π‘οΈ **Fix**: Upgrade to **Ametys CMS 4.5.0** or later. π **Reference**: Issue CMS-10973 tracks the fix. β **Official**: Patch is available for the vendor.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π§ **No Patch?**: Disable the auto-completion plugin if possible. π« **Block**: Restrict access to `/plugins/web/service/search/auto-completion/` paths via WAF or firewall.β¦
π₯ **Urgency**: **HIGH**. π’ **Priority**: Critical due to unauthenticated access and sensitive data exposure (PII/Passwords). β³ **Action**: Patch immediately or apply strict network restrictions.