What is the severity of CVE-2020-28141?

CVE-2020-28141 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28141?

To fix CVE-2020-28141, update the Online Discussion Forum to a version that includes a patch addressing the XSS vulnerability.

Who is impacted by CVE-2020-28141?

Authenticated users of Online Discussion Forum 1.0 are impacted by CVE-2020-28141 as they can inadvertently execute malicious scripts.

What kind of attack can be executed due to CVE-2020-28141?

CVE-2020-28141 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through crafted messages sent to other users.

Is user data at risk with CVE-2020-28141?

Yes, CVE-2020-28141 poses a risk to user data as it can be exploited to steal session cookies or perform actions on behalf of users.

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CVE-2020-28141

medium

5.4

CWE

19/4/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-28141: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 19 2021(Updated: )

The messaging subsystem in the Online Discussion Forum 1.0 is vulnerable to XSS in the message body. An authenticated user can send messages to arbitrary users on the system that include javascript that will execute when viewing the messages page.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Itsourcecode Online Discussion Forum Project in PHP with Source Code	=1.0

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48897

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28141?
CVE-2020-28141 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28141?
To fix CVE-2020-28141, update the Online Discussion Forum to a version that includes a patch addressing the XSS vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2020-28141?
Authenticated users of Online Discussion Forum 1.0 are impacted by CVE-2020-28141 as they can inadvertently execute malicious scripts.
What kind of attack can be executed due to CVE-2020-28141?
CVE-2020-28141 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through crafted messages sent to other users.
Is user data at risk with CVE-2020-28141?
Yes, CVE-2020-28141 poses a risk to user data as it can be exploited to steal session cookies or perform actions on behalf of users.

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