CVE-2020-27478 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted script in the search bar of Simplcommerce.
- 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-2020-27478?
CVE-2020-27478 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Apr 2024. 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 vulnerability found in Simplcommerce v.40734964b0811f3cbaf64b6dac261683d256f961 thru 3103357200c70b4767986544e01b19dbf11505a7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the search bar feature.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27478?
How do I fix CVE-2020-27478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27478 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-2020-27478 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-27478 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg7x-6q28-q3g3.