CVE-2020-20640: XSS
First published: Mon Jun 28 2021(Updated: )
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ECShop 4.0 due to security filtering issues, in the user.php file, we can use the html entity encoding to bypass the security policy of the safety.php file, triggering the xss vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Shopex Ecshop | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-20640.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-20640?
CVE-2020-20640 has a severity rating of 6.1 (Medium).
How does the XSS vulnerability in ECShop 4.0 occur?
The XSS vulnerability in ECShop 4.0 occurs due to security filtering issues in the user.php file.
How can the security policy of the safety.php file be bypassed?
The security policy of the safety.php file can be bypassed by using HTML entity encoding.
What is the impact of the XSS vulnerability in ECShop 4.0?
The XSS vulnerability in ECShop 4.0 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or data theft.
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