CVE-2020-7937: XSS
First published: Thu Jan 23 2020(Updated: )
An XSS issue in the title field in Plone 5.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to insert JavaScript that will be executed when other users access the site.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Plone Plone | >=5.0<=5.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7937
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/xss-in-the-title-field-on-plone-5-0-and-higher
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8mc4-2xrc-g582 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-86.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7937?
CVE-2020-7937 is an XSS vulnerability in the title field in Plone 5.0 through 5.2.1.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-7937?
Users of Plone versions 5.0 through 5.2.1 are affected by CVE-2020-7937.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7937?
The severity of CVE-2020-7937 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2020-7937 work?
CVE-2020-7937 allows users with a certain privilege level to insert JavaScript into the title field, which will be executed when other users access the site.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-7937?
To mitigate CVE-2020-7937, apply the hotfix provided by Plone and upgrade to version 5.2.2 or higher.
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