CVE-2020-10012 Cross-site scripting in macOS
Attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks by tricking users into opening malicious documents on macOS, requiring an OS update.
- 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-2020-10012?
CVE-2020-10012 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 8 Dec 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
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1. Processing a maliciously crafted document may lead to a cross site scripting attack.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10012?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10012?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10012 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-2020-10012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52pf-qm7m-948q.