CVE-2018-20859
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.20%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20859 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. edx-platform before 2018-07-18 allows XSS via a response to a Chemical Equation advanced problem.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
edx-platform before 2018-07-18 allows XSS via a response to a Chemical Equation advanced problem.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Edx | Edx-Platform | < 2018-07-18 |
References
- https://github.com/edx/edx-platform/commit/5b144559fbdba7ff673cc1c165aa2d343e07b6bd.patchPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://patch-diff.githubusercontent.com/raw/edx/edx-platform/pull/18639.patchPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/edx/edx-platform/commit/5b144559fbdba7ff673cc1c165aa2d343e07b6bd.patchPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://patch-diff.githubusercontent.com/raw/edx/edx-platform/pull/18639.patchPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20859?
edx-platform before 2018-07-18 allows XSS via a response to a Chemical Equation advanced problem.
How severe is CVE-2018-20859?
CVE-2018-20859 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20859?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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