CVE-2020-4051: XSS in Dijit Editor's LinkDialog plugin
First published: Mon Jun 15 2020(Updated: )
Dijit is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Editor's LinkDialog plugin. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openjsf Dijit | <1.11.11 | |
| Openjsf Dijit | >=1.12.0<1.12.9 | |
| Openjsf Dijit | >=1.13.0<1.13.8 | |
| Openjsf Dijit | >=1.14.0<1.14.7 | |
| Openjsf Dijit | >=1.15.0<1.15.4 | |
| Openjsf Dijit | >=1.16.0<1.16.3 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Insight | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation | ||
| Netapp Snapcenter | ||
| IBM Cloud Pak for Automation | <=20.0.3 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Automation | <=20.0.2 IF002 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/dojo/dijit/commit/462bdcd60d0333315fe69ab4709c894d78f61301
- https://github.com/dojo/dijit/security/advisories/GHSA-cxjc-r2fp-7mq6
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00030.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201023-0003/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183740
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6412345
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2020-4051.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-4051?
The severity rating of CVE-2020-4051 is medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4051?
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x and IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.x are affected by CVE-2020-4051.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4051?
Update Dijit to versions 1.11.11, 1.12.9, 1.13.8, 1.14.7, 1.15.4, or 1.16.3 to fix CVE-2020-4051.
Which Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) is associated with CVE-2020-4051?
CVE-2020-4051 is associated with CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
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