CVE-2020-15119: DOM-based XSS in auth0-lock

Published Aug 19, 2020
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Updated

In auth0-lock versions before and including 11.25.1, dangerouslySetInnerHTML is used to update the DOM. When dangerouslySetInnerHTML is used, the application and its users might be exposed to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Auth0 Lock<=11.25.1

Event History

Aug 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15119?

CVE-2020-15119 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-15119?

To mitigate CVE-2020-15119, update Auth0 Lock to version 11.26.0 or later where the use of dangerouslySetInnerHTML is addressed.

3

What versions of Auth0 Lock are affected by CVE-2020-15119?

CVE-2020-15119 affects all versions of Auth0 Lock up to and including version 11.25.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-15119?

CVE-2020-15119 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-15119?

The exploitation of CVE-2020-15119 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's session, leading to data theft or session hijacking.

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