CVE-2020-36636: OpenMRS Admin UI Module Account Setup AccountPageController.java sendErrorMessage cross site scripting
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenMRS Admin UI Module up to 1.4.x. Affected is the function sendErrorMessage of the file omod/src/main/java/org/openmrs/module/adminui/page/controller/systemadmin/accounts/AccountPageController.java of the component Account Setup Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.5.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 702fbfdac7c4418f23bb5f6452482b4a88020061. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216918 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-36636?
CVE-2020-36636 is classified as a problematic vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36636?
To fix CVE-2020-36636, upgrade the OpenMRS Admin UI Module to version 1.5.0 or higher.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36636?
CVE-2020-36636 affects OpenMRS Admin UI Module versions up to 1.4.x.
What component is involved in CVE-2020-36636?
The component involved in CVE-2020-36636 is the AccountPageController.java in the Admin UI Module.
What function is vulnerable in CVE-2020-36636?
The vulnerable function in CVE-2020-36636 is sendErrorMessage.