CVE-2020-8160: XSS
First published: Wed Jan 06 2021(Updated: )
MendixSSO <= 2.1.1 contains endpoints that make use of the openid handler, which is suffering from a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability via the URL path. This is caused by the reflection of user-supplied data without appropriate HTML escaping or output encoding. As a result, a JavaScript payload may be injected into the above endpoint causing it to be executed within the context of the victim's browser.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mendix | <=2.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8160?
CVE-2020-8160 is a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in MendixSSO <= 2.1.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-8160?
CVE-2020-8160 has a severity value of 6.1, which is considered medium severity.
How does CVE-2020-8160 affect MendixSSO?
CVE-2020-8160 affects MendixSSO versions up to and including 2.1.1.
What is the CWE for CVE-2020-8160?
The CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) for CVE-2020-8160 is CWE-79, which is a vulnerability related to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
How can I fix CVE-2020-8160?
To fix CVE-2020-8160, it is recommended to update MendixSSO to a version higher than 2.1.1 that includes a fix for the Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
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