CVE-2020-18663
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2020-18663 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnuboard5 <=v5.3.2.8 via the act parameter in bbs/move_update.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnuboard5 <=v5.3.2.8 via the act parameter in bbs/move_update.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sir | Gnuboard | <= 5.3.2.8 |
References
- https://github.com/gnuboard/gnuboard5/issues/43Technical Description
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97926Technical Description
- https://github.com/gnuboard/gnuboard5/issues/43Technical Description
- https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97926Technical Description
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18663?
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnuboard5 <=v5.3.2.8 via the act parameter in bbs/move_update.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-18663?
CVE-2020-18663 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18663?
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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