CVE-2020-5843
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5843 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codologic | Codoforum | 4.8.3 |
References
- http://codologic.com/forum/index.php?u=/category/news-and-announcementsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://vyshnavvizz.blogspot.com/2020/01/persistent-cross-site-scripting-admin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://codologic.com/forum/index.php?u=/category/news-and-announcementsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://vyshnavvizz.blogspot.com/2020/01/persistent-cross-site-scripting-admin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5843?
Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen.
How severe is CVE-2020-5843?
CVE-2020-5843 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5843?
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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