CVE-2020-6850: XSS

Published Feb 17, 2020
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Updated

Utilities.php in the miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on plugin before 4.8.84 for WordPress allows XSS via a crafted SAML XML Response to wp-login.php. This is related to the SAMLResponse and RelayState variables, and the Destination parameter of the samlp:Response XML element.

Affected Software

1 affected component
miniorange Saml Sp Single Sign On Wordpress<4.8.84

Event History

Feb 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6850?

CVE-2020-6850 is a vulnerability in the miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on plugin for WordPress that allows XSS attacks.

2

How does CVE-2020-6850 work?

CVE-2020-6850 works by allowing an attacker to inject malicious code into the SAML XML Response to wp-login.php, which can then be executed by unsuspecting users.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6850?

The severity of CVE-2020-6850 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2020-6850?

The miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on plugin for WordPress versions up to 4.8.84 is affected by CVE-2020-6850.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-6850?

To fix CVE-2020-6850, users should update their miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on plugin to version 4.8.84 or higher.

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