CVE-2020-20269 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute malicious JavaScript via crafted Markdown files in Caret Editor, potentially compromising user systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-20269?
CVE-2020-20269 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A specially crafted Markdown document could cause the execution of malicious JavaScript code in Caret Editor before 4.0.0-rc22.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20269?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Caret Caret.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20269?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-20269 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-2020-20269 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-20269 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjqr-4qcm-8x7g.