CVE-2020-24553
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.65%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24553 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Go before 1.14.8 and 1.15.x before 1.15.1 allows XSS because text/html is the default for CGI/FCGI handlers that lack a Content-Type header.. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Go before 1.14.8 and 1.15.x before 1.15.1 allows XSS because text/html is the default for CGI/FCGI handlers that lack a Content-Type header.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | < 1.14.8 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.15.0, < 1.15.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Policy | 1.5.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159049/Go-CGI-FastCGI-Transport-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200924-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2020-004Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159049/Go-CGI-FastCGI-Transport-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200924-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2020-004Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24553?
Go before 1.14.8 and 1.15.x before 1.15.1 allows XSS because text/html is the default for CGI/FCGI handlers that lack a Content-Type header.
How severe is CVE-2020-24553?
CVE-2020-24553 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24553?
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-2020-24553?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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