CVE-2020-5195: XSS

Published Jan 13, 2020
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Updated

Reflected XSS through an IMG element in Cerberus FTP Server prior to versions 11.0.1 and 10.0.17 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript or HTML via a crafted public folder URL. This occurs because of the folderup.png IMG element not properly sanitizing user-inserted directory paths. The path modification must be done on a publicly shared folder for a remote attacker to insert arbitrary JavaScript or HTML. The vulnerability impacts anyone who clicks the malicious link crafted by the attacker.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cerberusftp Ftp Server>=10.0.0<10.0.17
Cerberusftp Ftp Server>=11.0.0<11.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cerberus FTP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cerberus FTP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17

Event History

Jan 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5195?

CVE-2020-5195 refers to a vulnerability that allows for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in Cerberus FTP Server versions prior to 11.0.1 and 10.0.17.

2

How does CVE-2020-5195 impact Cerberus FTP Server?

CVE-2020-5195 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript or HTML by exploiting a crafted public folder URL in Cerberus FTP Server.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5195?

The severity of CVE-2020-5195 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-5195?

To fix CVE-2020-5195, it is recommended to upgrade Cerberus FTP Server to version 11.0.1 or 10.0.17, which contain the necessary fixes for the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5195?

More information about CVE-2020-5195 can be found on the Cerberus FTP Server support website and the provided reference links.

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