CVE-2020-2493 Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Multimedia Console
Remote attackers can inject malicious code via cross-site scripting in QNAP Multimedia Console, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- 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-2020-2493?
CVE-2020-2493 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in QNAP Systems Inc. Multimedia Console, published on 10 Dec 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
This cross-site scripting vulnerability in Multimedia Console allows remote attackers to inject malicious code. QANP have already fixed this vulnerability in Multimedia Console 1.1.5 and later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2493?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qnap Multimedia Console.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2493?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-2493 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-2020-2493 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2493 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in QNAP Systems Inc. Multimedia Console
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gxp-4wg5-p23f.