CVE-2020-27511
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.46%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27511 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the stripTags and unescapeHTML components in Prototype 1.7.3 where an attacker can cause a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) through stripping crafted HTML tags.. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the stripTags and unescapeHTML components in Prototype 1.7.3 where an attacker can cause a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) through stripping crafted HTML tags.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Prototypejs | Prototype | 1.7.3 |
References
- http://prototypejs.org/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/yetingli/PoCs/blob/main/CVE-2020-27511/Prototype.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://prototypejs.org/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/yetingli/PoCs/blob/main/CVE-2020-27511/Prototype.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27511?
An issue was discovered in the stripTags and unescapeHTML components in Prototype 1.7.3 where an attacker can cause a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) through stripping crafted HTML tags.
How severe is CVE-2020-27511?
CVE-2020-27511 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27511?
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-2020-27511?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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