CVE-2020-18702 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Quokka
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the Quokka CMS admin panel's username parameter.
- 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-2020-18702?
CVE-2020-18702 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 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) in Quokka v0.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'Username' parameter in the component 'quokka/admin/actions.py'.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18702?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including quokka. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
quokka PyPI | All versions | None |
quokka PyPI | All versions to 0.4.0 | None |
quokka PyPI | All versions to 0.4.0 | None |
Products include Quokka Project Quokka.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18702?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18702 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-2020-18702 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18702 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5m69-3chg-6f8m, PYSEC-2021-143.