CVE-2020-18659: XSS

Published Jun 23, 2021
·
Updated

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in GetSimpleCMS <=3.3.15 via the (1) sitename, (2) username, and (3) email parameters to /admin/setup.php

Affected Software

1 affected component
Get-simple Getsimplecms<=3.3.15

Event History

Jun 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-18659?

CVE-2020-18659 is a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in GetSimpleCMS <=3.3.15 via the sitename, username, and email parameters to /admin/setup.php.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-18659?

CVE-2020-18659 has a severity level of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

How can I check if my website is affected by CVE-2020-18659?

You can check if your website is affected by CVE-2020-18659 by verifying the version of GetSimpleCMS installed on your site and ensuring it is <=3.3.15.

4

How do I fix CVE-2020-18659?

To fix CVE-2020-18659, you should update GetSimpleCMS to a version higher than 3.3.15.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-18659?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-18659 at the following references: [reference 1](https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/issues/1310), [reference 2](https://github.com/LoRexxar/CVE_Request/blob/master/getsimplecms%20v3.3.15/getsimplecms_before_v3.3.15.md), [reference 3](https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97931).

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