Explore a conference talk from TROOPERS17 that delves into the vulnerabilities of Distributed Content Management Systems (CMSs). Learn how security researchers Francis Alexander and Bharadwaj Machiraju uncovered and exploited weaknesses in these systems. Gain insights into the methodologies used for hacking distributed CMSs, potential security risks, and implications for organizations using such platforms. Understand the importance of robust security measures in content management infrastructures and discover strategies to protect against similar attacks. This 46-minute presentation from the Attack & Research track of the IT-Security Conference offers valuable knowledge for cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, and anyone interested in the security aspects of distributed content management systems.