CVE-2020-18979 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser via the X-Forwarded-For header in Halo.
- 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-2020-18979?
CVE-2020-18979 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 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 Siste Scripting (XSS) vulnerablity in Halo 0.4.3 via the X-forwarded-for Header parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Halo Halo.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18979 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-2020-18979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfp2-66x6-4fm9.