CVE-2020-23849
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored XSS was discovered in the tree mode of jsoneditor before 9.0.2 through injecting and executing JavaScript.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stored XSS was discovered in the tree mode of jsoneditor before 9.0.2 through injecting and executing JavaScript.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jsoneditoronline | Jsoneditor | >= 8.6.6, < 9.0.2 |
References
- https://github.com/josdejong/jsoneditor/issues/1029Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/josdejong/jsoneditor/issues/1029Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23849?
Stored XSS was discovered in the tree mode of jsoneditor before 9.0.2 through injecting and executing JavaScript.
How severe is CVE-2020-23849?
CVE-2020-23849 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23849?
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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