CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6850: XSS

First published: Mon Feb 17 2020(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
miniOrange SAML SP Single Sign On<4.8.84

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6850?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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