CVE-2020-5842
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.82%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5842 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the user registration page: via the username field to the index.php?u=/user/register URI. The payload is, for example, executed on the admin/index.php?page=users/manage page.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the user registration page: via the username field to the index.php?u=/user/register URI. The payload is, for example, executed on the admin/index.php?page=users/manage page.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Codologic | Codoforum | 4.8.3 |
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47876Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47876Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5842?
Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the user registration page: via the username field to the index.php?u=/user/register URI. The payload is, for example, executed on the admin/index.php?page=users/manage page.
How severe is CVE-2020-5842?
CVE-2020-5842 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5842?
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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