CVE-2020-14973
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14973 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The loginForm within the general/login.php webpage in webTareas 2.0p8 suffers from a Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the query string.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The loginForm within the general/login.php webpage in webTareas 2.0p8 suffers from a Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the query string.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webtareas Project | Webtareas | 2.0 | P8 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157608/WebTareas-2.0p8-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://sourceforge.net/p/webtareas/blog/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157608/WebTareas-2.0p8-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://sourceforge.net/p/webtareas/blog/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14973?
The loginForm within the general/login.php webpage in webTareas 2.0p8 suffers from a Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the query string.
How severe is CVE-2020-14973?
CVE-2020-14973 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14973?
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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