CVE-2020-27885: XSS

Published Oct 29, 2020
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Updated

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability on WSO2 API Manager 3.1.0. By exploiting a Cross-site scripting vulnerability the attacker can hijack a logged-in user’s session by stealing cookies which means that a malicious hacker can change the logged-in user’s password and invalidate the session of the victim while the hacker maintains access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WSO2 API Manager=3.1.0

Event History

Oct 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27885?

CVE-2020-27885 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability on WSO2 API Manager 3.1.0.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27885?

The severity of CVE-2020-27885 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2020-27885 impact WSO2 API Manager 3.1.0?

By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can hijack a logged-in user’s session, change the user's password, and invalidate the session.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-27885?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-27885 by leveraging a Cross-site scripting vulnerability to steal cookies and gain unauthorized access to a user's session.

5

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-27885?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-27885, it is recommended to upgrade to a secure version of WSO2 API Manager and follow the security best practices outlined by the vendor.

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