CVE-2020-5843: XSS

Published Jan 7, 2020
·
Updated

Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Codologic Codoforum=4.8.3

Event History

Jan 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:51 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5843?

CVE-2020-5843 is a vulnerability in Codoforum 4.8.3 that allows cross-site scripting (XSS) in the admin dashboard.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-5843?

CVE-2020-5843 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 4.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-5843 affect Codoforum?

CVE-2020-5843 affects Codoforum version 4.8.3.

4

What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5843 in Codoforum 4.8.3?

To fix CVE-2020-5843 in Codoforum 4.8.3, it is recommended to update to a newer version of the software.

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