CVE-2020-27366 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 28 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Oct 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the Humax HGB10R-02 set-top box interface.

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-2020-27366?

CVE-2020-27366 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 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 wlscanresults.html in Humax HGB10R-02 BRGCAB version 1.0.03, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27366?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Humaxdigital Hgb10r-02 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27366?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27366 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-2020-27366 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-27366 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rfx-4mp9-chrw.