CVE-2020-18657 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Cross-site scripting in GetSimple CMS allows attackers to inject scripts via the redirect_url parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2020-18657?

CVE-2020-18657 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jun 2021. 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

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GetSimpleCMS <= 3.3.15 in admin/changedata.php via the redirect_url parameter and the headers_sent function.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Get-Simple Getsimplecms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18657?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18657 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-2020-18657 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18657 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3gp2-fxr9-ph7v.

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