CVE-2020-25119: XSS

Published Sep 3, 2020
·
Updated

The Admin CP in vBulletin 5.6.3 allows XSS via a Title of a Child Help Item in the Login/Logoff part of the User Manual.

Affected Software

1 affected component
vBulletin vBulletin=5.6.3

Event History

Sep 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-25119?

CVE-2020-25119 is a vulnerability in vBulletin 5.6.3 that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the title of a child help item in the Login/Logoff section of the User Manual.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-25119?

CVE-2020-25119 has a severity rating of 4.8, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2020-25119 affect vBulletin?

CVE-2020-25119 affects vBulletin 5.6.3, specifically the Admin Control Panel (CP) and the Login/Logoff part of the User Manual.

4

How can the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2020-25119 be exploited?

The XSS vulnerability in CVE-2020-25119 can be exploited by injecting malicious code into the title of a child help item in the Login/Logoff section of the User Manual.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-25119?

Yes, to fix CVE-2020-25119, update vBulletin to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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