CVE-2020-17542
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in dotCMS v5.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious payload into the "Task Detail" comment window of the "/dotAdmin/#/c/workflow" component.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in dotCMS v5.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious payload into the "Task Detail" comment window of the "/dotAdmin/#/c/workflow" component.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dotcms | Dotcms | 5.1.5 |
References
- https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/16890Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/16890Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17542?
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in dotCMS v5.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious payload into the "Task Detail" comment window of the "/dotAdmin/#/c/workflow" component.
How severe is CVE-2020-17542?
CVE-2020-17542 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17542?
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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