CVE-2020-18699: XSS

Published Aug 16, 2021
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Updated

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by entering scripts in the the 'Username' parameter of the in component 'app/api/cms/user.py'.

Affected Software

2 affected components
pip/lin-cms<=0.1.1b2
Talelin Lin-cms-flask=0.1.1

Event History

Aug 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:11 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-18699?

CVE-2020-18699 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution through Cross Site Scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-18699?

To fix CVE-2020-18699, update Lin-CMS-Flask to version 0.1.1 or later, or apply input validation and sanitization to the 'Username' parameter.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-18699?

CVE-2020-18699 affects users of Lin-CMS-Flask v0.1.1 and earlier versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-18699?

CVE-2020-18699 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts.

5

Can CVE-2020-18699 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2020-18699 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers through the vulnerable 'Username' input.

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