CVE-2020-18766 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 26 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A cross-site scripting vulnerability in AntSword allows remote attackers to execute system commands.

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-2020-18766?

CVE-2020-18766 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 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

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability AntSword v2.0.7 can remotely execute system commands.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18766?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Antsword Project Antsword.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18766?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18766 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-2020-18766 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18766 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q677-wggg-h4hr.