CVE-2020-16608 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 10 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in Notable by exploiting enabled nodeIntegration in webPreferences.

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-2020-16608?

CVE-2020-16608 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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

Notable 1.8.4 allows XSS via crafted Markdown text, with resultant remote code execution (because nodeIntegration in webPreferences is true).

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16608?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Notable Notable.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16608?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16608 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-2020-16608 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16608 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-636w-6mqg-2rmv.