CVE-2020-8020: Persistent XSS in markdown parser used by obs-server

Published May 13, 2020
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Updated

A Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in open-build-service allows remote attackers to store arbitrary JS code to cause XSS. This issue affects: openSUSE open-build-service versions prior to 7cc32c8e2ff7290698e101d9a80a9dc29a5500fb.

Affected Software

2 affected components
openSUSE Open Build Service<2020-05-13
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

May 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-8020.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8020?

The severity of CVE-2020-8020 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-8020?

The affected software for CVE-2020-8020 is openSUSE Open Build Service versions prior to 7cc32c8e2ff7290698e101d9a80a9dc29a5500fb and Debian Debian Linux version 9.0.

4

What is the description of CVE-2020-8020?

CVE-2020-8020 is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in open-build-service that allows remote attackers to store arbitrary JavaScript code to cause XSS.

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How can I fix CVE-2020-8020?

To fix CVE-2020-8020, it is recommended to update openSUSE Open Build Service to version 7cc32c8e2ff7290698e101d9a80a9dc29a5500fb or later, and Debian Debian Linux to version 9.0 or later.

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