CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8291: XSS

First published: Mon Oct 18 2021(Updated: )

A link preview rendering issue in Rocket.Chat versions before 3.9 could lead to potential XSS attacks.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rocket.Chat Rocket.Chat<3.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8291?

    CVE-2020-8291 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-8291?

    To resolve CVE-2020-8291, update Rocket.Chat to version 3.9.0 or later.

  • What does CVE-2020-8291 affect?

    CVE-2020-8291 affects Rocket.Chat versions prior to 3.9.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2020-8291 lead to?

    CVE-2020-8291 can lead to potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • Is CVE-2020-8291 patched in the latest version of Rocket.Chat?

    Yes, CVE-2020-8291 is patched in Rocket.Chat version 3.9.0 and later.

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