CVE-2020-8966: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) flaws found in Tiki-Wiki CMS software

Published Apr 1, 2020
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Updated

There is an Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in php webpages of Tiki-Wiki Groupware. Tiki-Wiki CMS all versions through 20.0 allows malicious users to cause the injection of malicious code fragments (scripts) into a legitimate web page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware<=20.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Tiki-Wiki CMS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.0

Event History

Apr 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8966?

CVE-2020-8966 has a medium severity level due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8966?

To fix CVE-2020-8966, upgrade to Tiki-Wiki CMS version 21.0 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2020-8966 affect?

CVE-2020-8966 affects all versions of Tiki-Wiki CMS and groupware up to version 20.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8966?

CVE-2020-8966 is classified as an improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in a web page, commonly known as basic XSS.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2020-8966?

Malicious users can exploit CVE-2020-8966 to inject harmful script code into legitimate web pages of Tiki-Wiki CMS.

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