CVE-2020-20908: XSS

Published Oct 25, 2021
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Updated

Akaunting v1.3.17 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the Company Name input field.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Akaunting Akaunting>=1.0.0<=1.3.17

Event History

Oct 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:37 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-20908?

CVE-2020-20908 is categorized as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary web scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-20908?

To fix CVE-2020-20908, it is recommended to update Akaunting to the latest version that addresses this XSS vulnerability.

3

What versions of Akaunting are affected by CVE-2020-20908?

CVE-2020-20908 affects Akaunting versions from 1.0.0 up to and including 1.3.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-20908?

CVE-2020-20908 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2020-20908?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-20908 to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through a crafted payload in the Company Name input field.

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