CVE-2020-18659
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
CVE-2020-18659 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in GetSimpleCMS <=3.3.15 via the (1) sitename, (2) username, and (3) email parameters to /admin/setup.php. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in GetSimpleCMS <=3.3.15 via the (1) sitename, (2) username, and (3) email parameters to /admin/setup.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Get-Simple | Getsimplecms | <= 3.3.15 |
References
- https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/issues/1310Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LoRexxar/CVE_Request/blob/master/getsimplecms%20v3.3.15/getsimplecms_before_v3.3.15.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97931Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/issues/1310Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LoRexxar/CVE_Request/blob/master/getsimplecms%20v3.3.15/getsimplecms_before_v3.3.15.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97931Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18659?
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in GetSimpleCMS <=3.3.15 via the (1) sitename, (2) username, and (3) email parameters to /admin/setup.php
How severe is CVE-2020-18659?
CVE-2020-18659 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18659?
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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