CVE-2020-23986
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23986 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Github Read Me Stats commit 3c7220e4f7144f6cb068fd433c774f6db47ccb95 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the function renderError.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Github Read Me Stats commit 3c7220e4f7144f6cb068fd433c774f6db47ccb95 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the function renderError.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Github Readme Stats Project | Github Readme Stats | 1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats/pull/255Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats/pull/255Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23986?
Github Read Me Stats commit 3c7220e4f7144f6cb068fd433c774f6db47ccb95 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the function renderError.
How severe is CVE-2020-23986?
CVE-2020-23986 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23986?
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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