8.8
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6804: XSS in Mozilla WebThings Gateway

First published: Fri Feb 28 2020(Updated: )

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists within the gateway, allowing an attacker to craft a specialized URL which could steal the user's authentication token. When combined with CVE-2020-6803, an attacker could fully compromise the system.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla WebThings Gateway>=0.3.0<0.12.0

Remedy

https://github.com/mozilla-iot/gateway/pull/2446

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6804?

    CVE-2020-6804 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploiting user authentication tokens.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-6804?

    To fix CVE-2020-6804, update the Mozilla WebThings Gateway to a version later than 0.12.0.

  • What causes CVE-2020-6804?

    CVE-2020-6804 is caused by a reflected XSS vulnerability that allows attackers to craft malicious URLs.

  • Is CVE-2020-6804 exploitable on all versions of Mozilla WebThings Gateway?

    CVE-2020-6804 is exploitable on versions between 0.3.0 and 0.12.0 of Mozilla WebThings Gateway.

  • Can CVE-2020-6804 allow for user data theft?

    Yes, CVE-2020-6804 can allow attackers to steal user authentication tokens, leading to potential data theft.

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