CVE-2020-25449 Cabot Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via Address column
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Address column in Cabot, potentially executing code or stealing data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-25449?
CVE-2020-25449 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Arachnys Cabot 0.11.12 can be exploited via the Address column.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25449?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including cabot. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cabot PyPI | All versions | None |
cabot PyPI | All versions to 0.11.12 | None |
cabot PyPI | All versions to 0.11.12 | None |
Products include Arachnys Cabot.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25449?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25449 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-2020-25449 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25449 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8q2h-4mq6-396j, PYSEC-2020-226.