CVE-2020-23234
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.62%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23234 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabiity exists in LavaLite CMS 5.8.0 via the Menu Blocks feature, which can be bypassed by using HTML event handlers, such as "ontoggle,".. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabiity exists in LavaLite CMS 5.8.0 via the Menu Blocks feature, which can be bypassed by using HTML event handlers, such as "ontoggle,".
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lavalite | Lavalite | 5.8.0 |
References
- https://github.com/LavaLite/cms/issues/320Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LavaLite/cms/issues/320Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23234?
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabiity exists in LavaLite CMS 5.8.0 via the Menu Blocks feature, which can be bypassed by using HTML event handlers, such as "ontoggle,".
How severe is CVE-2020-23234?
CVE-2020-23234 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23234?
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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