CMSimple contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker requests the "[basedir]/html/cmsimple/config.php" file, which will disclose the unencrypted password for the CMSimple site resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.