CVE-2020-5729: XSS

Published Apr 17, 2020
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Updated

In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the UI Framework Error Page reflects arbitrary, user-supplied input back to the browser, which can result in XSS. Any page that is able to trigger a UI Framework Error is susceptible to this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenMRS Openmrs<=2.9.0

Event History

Apr 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5729?

CVE-2020-5729 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5729?

To fix CVE-2020-5729, upgrade OpenMRS to version 2.9.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-5729?

CVE-2020-5729 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of OpenMRS are affected by CVE-2020-5729?

OpenMRS versions 2.9.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-5729.

5

What can exploited CVE-2020-5729 allow an attacker to do?

Exploiting CVE-2020-5729 can allow an attacker to inject arbitrary scripts into user browsers.

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