CVE-2020-13870: XSS

Published Jun 5, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Comments plugin before 1.5.5 for Craft CMS. There is stored XSS via an asset volume name.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/verbb/comments<1.5.5
1.5.5
verbb Comments Craft Cms<1.5.5

Event History

Jun 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:19 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13870?

CVE-2020-13870 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13870?

To fix CVE-2020-13870, update the Comments plugin to version 1.5.5 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2020-13870 facilitate?

CVE-2020-13870 can facilitate stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through malicious input in asset volume names.

4

Which versions of the Comments plugin are affected by CVE-2020-13870?

CVE-2020-13870 affects versions of the Comments plugin prior to 1.5.5.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2020-13870 on Craft CMS users?

The impact of CVE-2020-13870 on Craft CMS users includes potential unauthorized script execution in user browsers, leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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