CVE-2020-17551
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.09%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17551 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ImpressCMS 1.4.0 is affected by XSS in modules/system/admin.php which may result in arbitrary remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ImpressCMS 1.4.0 is affected by XSS in modules/system/admin.php which may result in arbitrary remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Impresscms | Impresscms | 1.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms/issues/659Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.impresscms.org/Product
- https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms/issues/659Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.impresscms.org/Product
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17551?
ImpressCMS 1.4.0 is affected by XSS in modules/system/admin.php which may result in arbitrary remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-17551?
CVE-2020-17551 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17551?
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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