CVE-2020-23179: XSS

Published Jul 2, 2021
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Updated

A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in administration/settingsmain.php of PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload entered into the "Site footer" field.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PHP-Fusion php-fusion=9.03.50

Event History

Jul 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-23179?

CVE-2020-23179 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50.

2

How does the vulnerability in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 work?

The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload entered into the "Site footer" field.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-23179?

The severity of CVE-2020-23179 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-23179 in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50?

To fix the vulnerability, update PHP-Fusion to a version that is not affected.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-23179?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-23179 at the following reference: [GitHub](https://github.com/PHPFusion/PHPFusion/issues/2320).

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