CVE-2020-1949
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.97%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1949 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Scripts in Sling CMS before 0.16.0 do not property escape the Sling Selector from URLs when generating navigational elements for the administrative consoles and are vulnerable to reflected XSS attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Scripts in Sling CMS before 0.16.0 do not property escape the Sling Selector from URLs when generating navigational elements for the administrative consoles and are vulnerable to reflected XSS attacks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Sling Cms | < 0.16.0 |
References
- https://s.apache.org/CVE-2020-1949Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://s.apache.org/CVE-2020-1949Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1949?
Scripts in Sling CMS before 0.16.0 do not property escape the Sling Selector from URLs when generating navigational elements for the administrative consoles and are vulnerable to reflected XSS attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-1949?
CVE-2020-1949 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1949?
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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