CVE-2020-4061: Cross-site Scripting in OctoberPotential self-XSS when pasting content from malicious websites

Published Jul 2, 2020
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Updated

In October from version 1.0.319 and before version 1.0.467, pasting content copied from malicious websites into the Froala richeditor could result in a successful self-XSS attack. This has been fixed in 1.0.467.

Affected Software

1 affected component
October CMS Debugbar>=1.0.319<1.0.467

Event History

Jul 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4061?

CVE-2020-4061 is a vulnerability in October CMS that allowed self-XSS attacks when pasting content copied from malicious websites into the Froala richeditor.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-4061?

CVE-2020-4061 has a severity rating of 5.4 (medium).

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-4061?

To fix CVE-2020-4061, update October CMS to version 1.0.467 or later.

4

Is there a security advisory for CVE-2020-4061?

Yes, there is a security advisory for CVE-2020-4061. You can find it at the following link: [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-3pc2-fm7p-q2vg)

5

Is there more information about CVE-2020-4061?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-4061 at the following links: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/b384954a29b89117e1c0d6035b3ede4f46df67c5), [Securitum Research](https://research.securitum.com/the-curious-case-of-copy-paste/)

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