CVE-2020-18661: XSS
First published: Thu Jun 24 2021(Updated: )
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnuboard5 <=v5.3.2.8 via the url parameter to bbs/login.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnuboard Gnuboard5 | <=5.3.2.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18661?
CVE-2020-18661 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnuboard5 <=v5.3.2.8 via the url parameter to bbs/login.php.
How does CVE-2020-18661 affect gnuboard5?
CVE-2020-18661 affects gnuboard5 <=v5.3.2.8 by allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the website and potentially steal sensitive information from users or perform unauthorized actions on their behalf.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-18661?
The severity of CVE-2020-18661 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can I fix CVE-2020-18661?
To fix CVE-2020-18661, it is recommended to update to gnuboard5 version 5.3.2.9 or later, which includes a patch for the XSS vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-18661?
More information about CVE-2020-18661 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/last-modified-date
- vendor/gnuboard
- canonical/gnuboard gnuboard5
- version/gnuboard gnuboard5/5.3.2.8