CVE-2020-12718: XSS
First published: Thu May 07 2020(Updated: )
In administration/comments.php in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50, an authenticated attacker can take advantage of a stored XSS vulnerability in the Preview Comment feature. The protection mechanism can be bypassed by using HTML event handlers such as ontoggle.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Php-fusion Php-fusion | =9.03.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12718?
CVE-2020-12718 is a stored XSS vulnerability in the Preview Comment feature of PHP-Fusion 9.03.50, which can be exploited by an authenticated attacker.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12718?
An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12718 by using HTML event handlers like ontoggle to bypass the protection mechanism in the Preview Comment feature.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12718?
The severity of CVE-2020-12718 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-12718 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-12718 vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade PHP-Fusion to version 9.03.51 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12718?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-12718 on the official GitHub page for PHP-Fusion.
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