CVE-2020-27224: XSS

Published Feb 24, 2021
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Updated

In Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 1.2.0, the Markdown Preview (@theia/preview), can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Eclipse theia<=1.2.0

Event History

Feb 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27224?

CVE-2020-27224 is a vulnerability in Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 1.2.0 that allows for the execution of arbitrary code through the Markdown Preview component.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-27224?

CVE-2020-27224 is classified as critical with a severity rating of 9.6 out of 10.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27224?

Eclipse Theia versions up to and including 1.2.0 are affected by CVE-2020-27224.

4

How can CVE-2020-27224 be exploited?

CVE-2020-27224 can be exploited by leveraging the Markdown Preview (@theia/preview) component in Eclipse Theia.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-27224?

There is currently no fix available for CVE-2020-27224. It is recommended to apply any patches or updates provided by the vendor.

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