CVE-2020-12882
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.20%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12882 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Submitty through 20.04.01 allows XSS via upload of an SVG document, as demonstrated by an attack by a Student against a Teaching Fellow.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Submitty through 20.04.01 allows XSS via upload of an SVG document, as demonstrated by an attack by a Student against a Teaching Fellow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rcos | Submitty | <= 20.04.01 |
References
- https://github.com/Submitty/Submitty/issues/5266Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Submitty/Submitty/issues/5266Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12882?
Submitty through 20.04.01 allows XSS via upload of an SVG document, as demonstrated by an attack by a Student against a Teaching Fellow.
How severe is CVE-2020-12882?
CVE-2020-12882 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12882?
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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