CVE-2020-18404 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the title parameter of espcms, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.

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

What is CVE-2020-18404?

CVE-2020-18404 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jun 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in espcms version P8.18101601. There is a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows arbitrary code to be executed via the title parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18404?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ecisp Espcms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18404 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-2020-18404 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-18404 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vhgh-2x75-3pw8.

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