CVE-2020-9995: XSS
First published: Mon Dec 14 2020(Updated: )
An issue existed in the parsing of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Server 5.11. Processing a maliciously crafted URL may lead to an open redirect or cross site scripting.
Credit: product-security@apple.com Rajpal Arora @whacktohack Rohan Sharma (r0hanSH)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | <5.11 | 5.11 |
| Apple macOS Server | <5.11 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211932 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-9995.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-9995?
The severity rating of CVE-2020-9995 is 6.1 (Medium).
What is affected by CVE-2020-9995?
macOS Server versions up to and including 5.11 are affected by CVE-2020-9995.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-9995?
Processing a maliciously crafted URL may lead to an open redirect or cross-site scripting.
How can I fix CVE-2020-9995?
CVE-2020-9995 is fixed in macOS Server 5.11, so updating to this version will resolve the vulnerability.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/apple-support
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/trending
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple macos server