CVE-2020-19000 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Simiki
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via Cross-Site Scripting in the Simiki static site generator library.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2020-19000?
CVE-2020-19000 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 Simiki v1.6.2.1 and prior allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via line 54 of the component 'simiki/blob/master/simiki/generators.py'.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-19000?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including simiki. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
simiki PyPI | All versions | None |
simiki PyPI | All versions | 1.6.2.2 |
simiki PyPI | All versions | 1.6.2.2 |
Products include Simiki Project Simiki.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19000?
Upgrade simiki to 1.6.2.2 or later.
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-2020-19000 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-19000 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fqr5-qphf-vfr8, PYSEC-2021-347.