CVE-2020-36692: XSS

Published Apr 4, 2023
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Updated

A reflected XSS via POST vulnerability in report scheduler of Sophos Web Appliance versions older than 4.3.10.4 allows execution of JavaScript code in the victim browser via a malicious form that must be manually submitted by the victim while logged in to SWA.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sophos Web Appliance<4.3.10.4

Event History

Apr 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-36692?

CVE-2020-36692 is a reflected XSS via POST vulnerability in the report scheduler of Sophos Web Appliance versions older than 4.3.10.4.

2

How does CVE-2020-36692 impact Sophos Web Appliance?

CVE-2020-36692 allows the execution of JavaScript code in the victim's browser through a malicious form that needs to be manually submitted by the victim while logged into SWA.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36692?

The severity of CVE-2020-36692 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2020-36692 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-36692 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Sophos Web Appliance to version 4.3.10.4 or later.

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2020-36692?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-36692 in the Sophos Security Advisory at the following URL: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20230404-swa-rce

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