CVE-2020-24138
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24138 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wcms 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script and HTML via the pagename parameter to wex/html.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wcms 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script and HTML via the pagename parameter to wex/html.php.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wcms | Wcms | 0.3.2 |
References
- https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24138.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vedees/wcms/issues/10Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24138.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vedees/wcms/issues/10Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24138?
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wcms 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script and HTML via the pagename parameter to wex/html.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-24138?
CVE-2020-24138 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24138?
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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