CVE-2020-10509 Sunnet eHRD - Cross-Site Scripting

Medium 6.1 Published 27 Mar 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can inject arbitrary scripts into the Sunnet eHRD web application, potentially executing code or hijacking 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-2020-10509?

CVE-2020-10509 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Sunnet eHRD, published on 27 Mar 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

Sunnet eHRD, a human training and development management system, contains vulnerability of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), attackers can inject arbitrary command into the system and launch XSS attack.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10509?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Ehrd.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10509 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-2020-10509 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10509 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r7qg-jxgh-p8jw.