CVE-2020-8548
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.44%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8548 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. massCode 1.0.0-alpha.6 allows XSS via crafted Markdown text, with resultant remote code execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
massCode 1.0.0-alpha.6 allows XSS via crafted Markdown text, with resultant remote code execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masscode | Masscode | 1.0.0 | Alpha.6 |
References
- https://github.com/antonreshetov/massCode/issues/43Not Applicable
- https://github.com/antonreshetov/massCode/issues/44Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/antonreshetov/massCode/issues/43Not Applicable
- https://github.com/antonreshetov/massCode/issues/44Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8548?
massCode 1.0.0-alpha.6 allows XSS via crafted Markdown text, with resultant remote code execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).
How severe is CVE-2020-8548?
CVE-2020-8548 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8548?
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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