CVE-2020-14525 Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts into web pages served to other users, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-14525?

CVE-2020-14525 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform, published on 18 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform, Versions 12.2.1 and prior, does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output used as a webpage that is served to other users.

Weakness: CWE-83

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14525?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14525?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14525 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-2020-14525 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14525 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-779w-7mcf-pvxf.

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