CVE-2020-17999
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.60%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17999 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in MiniCMS v1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting commands via a crafted HTTP request to the component "/mc-admin/post-edit.php".. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in MiniCMS v1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting commands via a crafted HTTP request to the component "/mc-admin/post-edit.php".
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1234n | Minicms | 1.10 |
References
- https://github.com/bg5sbk/MiniCMS/issues/27Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bg5sbk/MiniCMS/issues/27Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17999?
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in MiniCMS v1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting commands via a crafted HTTP request to the component "/mc-admin/post-edit.php".
How severe is CVE-2020-17999?
CVE-2020-17999 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17999?
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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