CVE-2020-23957
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23957 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Pega Platform through 8.4.x is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the ConnectionID parameter, as demonstrated by a pyActivity=Data-TRACERSettings.pzStartTracerSession request to a PRAuth URI.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pega Platform through 8.4.x is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the ConnectionID parameter, as demonstrated by a pyActivity=Data-TRACERSettings.pzStartTracerSession request to a PRAuth URI.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pega | Pega Platform | >= 8.4, <= 8.4.2 |
References
- https://jayaramyalla.medium.com/cross-site-scripting-in-pega-cve-2020-23957-16d1c417da5fExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://jayaramyalla.medium.com/cross-site-scripting-in-pega-cve-2020-23957-16d1c417da5fExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23957?
Pega Platform through 8.4.x is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the ConnectionID parameter, as demonstrated by a pyActivity=Data-TRACERSettings.pzStartTracerSession request to a PRAuth URI.
How severe is CVE-2020-23957?
CVE-2020-23957 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23957?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-23957?
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