CVE-2020-24706 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 27 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Reflected XSS in the Try It tool allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in user browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

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-2020-24706?

CVE-2020-24706 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wso2 Api Manager, published on 27 Aug 2020. 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

An issue was discovered in certain WSO2 products. The Try It tool allows Reflected XSS. This affects API Manager through 3.1.0, API Manager Analytics 2.5.0, IS as Key Manager through 5.10.0, Identity Server through 5.10.0, Identity Server Analytics through 5.6.0, and IoT Server 3.1.0.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24706?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Wso2 Api Manager, Wso2 Api Manager Analytics, Wso2 Identity Server, Wso2 Identity Server Analytics, Wso2 Identity Server as Key Manager, Wso2 Iot Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24706?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24706 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-2020-24706 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24706 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5xv6-pfqf-7w3j.