CVE-2020-15156
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.62%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15156 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In nodebb-plugin-blog-comments before version 0.7.0, a logged in user is vulnerable to an XSS attack which could allow a third party to post on their behalf on the forum. This is due to lack of CSRF validation.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In nodebb-plugin-blog-comments before version 0.7.0, a logged in user is vulnerable to an XSS attack which could allow a third party to post on their behalf on the forum. This is due to lack of CSRF validation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodebb | Blog Comments | < 0.7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/psychobunny/nodebb-plugin-blog-comments/commit/cf43beedb05131937ef46f365ab0a0c6fa6ac618Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/nodebb-plugin-blog-commentsThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/psychobunny/nodebb-plugin-blog-comments/commit/cf43beedb05131937ef46f365ab0a0c6fa6ac618Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/nodebb-plugin-blog-commentsThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15156?
In nodebb-plugin-blog-comments before version 0.7.0, a logged in user is vulnerable to an XSS attack which could allow a third party to post on their behalf on the forum. This is due to lack of CSRF validation.
How severe is CVE-2020-15156?
CVE-2020-15156 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15156?
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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