What is the severity of CVE-2020-7993?

CVE-2020-7993 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7993?

To fix CVE-2020-7993, upgrade the Prototype JavaScript Framework to version 1.6.0.2 or later.

What types of accounts are affected by CVE-2020-7993?

CVE-2020-7993 affects accounts of remote authenticated users who can forge ticket creation for other users.

Can CVE-2020-7993 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2020-7993 can potentially allow unauthorized access through ticket forgery.

Is CVE-2020-7993 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2020-7993 is primarily a server-side vulnerability within the Prototype JavaScript Framework.

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CVE-2020-7993

medium

4.3

CWE

862

3/2/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-7993

First published: Mon Feb 03 2020(Updated: )

Prototype 1.6.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to forge ticket creation (on behalf of other user accounts) via a modified email ID field.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Prototype JavaScript Framework	=1.6.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7993?
CVE-2020-7993 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7993?
To fix CVE-2020-7993, upgrade the Prototype JavaScript Framework to version 1.6.0.2 or later.
What types of accounts are affected by CVE-2020-7993?
CVE-2020-7993 affects accounts of remote authenticated users who can forge ticket creation for other users.
Can CVE-2020-7993 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2020-7993 can potentially allow unauthorized access through ticket forgery.
Is CVE-2020-7993 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2020-7993 is primarily a server-side vulnerability within the Prototype JavaScript Framework.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7993?
CVE-2020-7993 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7993?
To fix CVE-2020-7993, upgrade the Prototype JavaScript Framework to version 1.6.0.2 or later.
What types of accounts are affected by CVE-2020-7993?
CVE-2020-7993 affects accounts of remote authenticated users who can forge ticket creation for other users.
Can CVE-2020-7993 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2020-7993 can potentially allow unauthorized access through ticket forgery.
Is CVE-2020-7993 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2020-7993 is primarily a server-side vulnerability within the Prototype JavaScript Framework.