CVE-2020-21485 Alluxio Cross Site Scripting vulnerability
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Alluxio browse board component.
- 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-2020-21485?
CVE-2020-21485 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jun 2023. 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 vulnerability in Alluxio v.1.8.1 allows a remote attacker to executea arbitrary code via the path parameter in the browse board component.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21485?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.alluxio:alluxio-parent. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.alluxio:alluxio-parent Maven | All versions to 1.8.1 | None |
org.alluxio:alluxio-parent Maven | All versions to 1.8.1 | None |
Products include Alluxio Alluxio.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21485?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21485 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-2020-21485 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-21485 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-298m-hvgh-x9cw.