CVE-2020-16193: XSS

Published Aug 26, 2020
·
Updated

osTicket before 1.14.3 allows XSS because include/staff/banrule.inc.php has an unvalidated echo $info['notes'] call.

Affected Software

2 affected components
osTicket osTicket<1.14.3
Enhancesoft osTicket<1.14.3

Event History

Aug 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-16193?

CVE-2020-16193 is a vulnerability in osTicket before version 1.14.3 that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How does CVE-2020-16193 affect osTicket?

CVE-2020-16193 affects osTicket versions prior to 1.14.3 by allowing an unvalidated echo $info['notes'] call in the include/staff/banrule.inc.php file, which can lead to XSS attacks.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16193?

The severity of CVE-2020-16193 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-16193?

To fix CVE-2020-16193, it is recommended to upgrade osTicket to version 1.14.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16193?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-16193 in the references provided: [GitHub - osTicket banrule.inc.php](https://github.com/osTicket/osTicket/blob/develop/include/staff/banrule.inc.php#L67) and [GitHub - osTicket pull request](https://github.com/osTicket/osTicket/pull/5616/commits/fb570820ef1138776f929a179906e1d8089179d9).

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