CVE-2020-13562: XSS

Published Feb 1, 2021
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Updated

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the template functionality of phpGACL 3.3.7. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution. An attacker can provide a crafted URL to trigger this vulnaerability in the phpGACL template action parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Phpgacl Project Phpgacl=3.3.7
open-emr Openemr=5.0.2

Event History

Feb 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13562?

CVE-2020-13562 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the template functionality of phpGACL 3.3.7.

2

How does CVE-2020-13562 affect phpGACL?

CVE-2020-13562 can lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution in phpGACL 3.3.7.

3

How can the vulnerability in CVE-2020-13562 be exploited?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-13562 by providing a crafted URL that triggers the vulnerability in the phpGACL template action parameter.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13562?

CVE-2020-13562 has a severity level of critical with a CVSS score of 6.1.

5

How to fix the vulnerability in CVE-2020-13562?

To fix the vulnerability in CVE-2020-13562, update phpGACL to a version that is not affected.

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