CVE-2020-15273: Cross-Site Scripting in baserCMS

Published Oct 30, 2020
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Updated

baserCMS before version 4.4.1 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. The issue affects the following components: Edit feed settings, Edit widget area, Sub site new registration, New category registration. Arbitrary JavaScript may be executed by entering specific characters in the account that can access the file upload function category list, subsite setting list, widget area edit, and feed list on the management screen. The issue was introduced in version 4.0.0. It is fixed in version 4.4.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
baserCMS BaserCMS>=4.0.0<4.4.1

Event History

Oct 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15273?

CVE-2020-15273 is a vulnerability in baserCMS before version 4.4.1 that allows for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

What components are affected by CVE-2020-15273?

Edit feed settings, Edit widget area, Sub site new registration, and New category registration components in baserCMS before version 4.4.1 are affected by CVE-2020-15273.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15273?

The severity of CVE-2020-15273 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

4

How can CVE-2020-15273 be exploited?

CVE-2020-15273 can be exploited by entering specific characters in the account in baserCMS.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-15273?

To fix CVE-2020-15273, update baserCMS to version 4.4.1 or later.

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