CVE-2020-7676
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 2.14%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7676 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. angular.js prior to 1.8.0 allows cross site scripting. The regex-based input HTML replacement may turn sanitized code into unsanitized one. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
angular.js prior to 1.8.0 allows cross site scripting. The regex-based input HTML replacement may turn sanitized code into unsanitized one. Wrapping "<option>" elements in "<select>" ones changes parsing behavior, leading to possibly unsanitizing code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Angularjs | Angularjs | < 1.8.0 |
References
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ANGULAR-570058Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ANGULAR-570058Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7676?
angular.js prior to 1.8.0 allows cross site scripting. The regex-based input HTML replacement may turn sanitized code into unsanitized one. Wrapping "<option>" elements in "<select>" ones changes parsing behavior, leading to possibly unsanitizing code.
How severe is CVE-2020-7676?
CVE-2020-7676 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7676?
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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