CVE-2020-25879: XSS

Published Jul 9, 2021
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Updated

A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'Manage Users' feature of Codoforum v5.0.2 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload entered into the 'Username' parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Codologic Codoforum=5.0.2

Event History

Jul 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-25879?

CVE-2020-25879 is a stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'Manage Users' feature of Codoforum v5.0.2.

2

How does CVE-2020-25879 affect Codoforum?

CVE-2020-25879 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload entered into the 'Username' parameter.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25879?

The severity of CVE-2020-25879 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can the stored cross site scripting vulnerability in Codoforum v5.0.2 be exploited?

The stored cross site scripting vulnerability in Codoforum v5.0.2 can be exploited by authenticated attackers who input a crafted payload into the 'Username' parameter.

5

How can I protect my Codoforum installation from CVE-2020-25879?

To protect your Codoforum installation from CVE-2020-25879, it is recommended to update to a version that includes a fix for the vulnerability.

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