CVE-2020-18699
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.27%
Last modified
CVE-2020-18699 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by entering scripts in the the 'Username' parameter of the in component 'app/api/cms/user.py'.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by entering scripts in the the 'Username' parameter of the in component 'app/api/cms/user.py'.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Talelin | Lin-Cms-Flask | 0.1.1 |
References
- https://github.com/TaleLin/lin-cms-flask/issues/28Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TaleLin/lin-cms-flask/issues/28Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18699?
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by entering scripts in the the 'Username' parameter of the in component 'app/api/cms/user.py'.
How severe is CVE-2020-18699?
CVE-2020-18699 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18699?
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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