CVE-2019-20375 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 10 Jan 2020 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the value parameter in a localization command, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-20375?

CVE-2019-20375 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Electronic Logbook (ELOG) 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the value parameter in a localization (loc) command to elogd.c.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20375?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Psi Electronic Logbook.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20375?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20375 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-20375 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20375 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7q42-98q6-h3r9.