CVE-2020-21643 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in HongCMS by exploiting the callback parameter in the myshop AJAX endpoint.

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-2020-21643?

CVE-2020-21643 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 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 (XSS) vulnerability in HongCMS 3.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the callback parameter to /ajax/myshop.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21643?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hongcms Project Hongcms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21643 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-2020-21643 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-21643 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rgcf-fv23-mh6f.

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