CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-4070: Cross-site Scripting in CSS Validator

First published: Mon Jun 22 2020(Updated: )

In CSS Validator less than or equal to commit 54d68a1, there is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in handling URIs. A user would have to click on a specifically crafted validator link to trigger it. This has been patched in commit e5c09a9.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
W3C CSS Validator<=2020-01-19

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-4070?

    CVE-2020-4070 is classified as a cross-site scripting vulnerability that can potentially allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in a user's browser.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-4070?

    To fix CVE-2020-4070, update the W3C CSS Validator to a version that includes the patch from commit e5c09a9 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4070?

    CVE-2020-4070 affects W3C CSS Validator versions less than or equal to commit 54d68a1.

  • How is CVE-2020-4070 exploited?

    CVE-2020-4070 can be exploited when a user clicks on a specifically crafted validator link that triggers the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2020-4070 still a threat after the patch?

    No, CVE-2020-4070 should not pose a threat if the W3C CSS Validator has been updated to include the patch.

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