CVE-2020-28071 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An authenticated attacker can inject malicious scripts via the gallery description field, leading to stored XSS and potential session hijacking.
- 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-2020-28071?
CVE-2020-28071 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0 is affected by cross-site Scripting (XSS) in /admin/gallery.php. After the admin authentication an attacker can upload an image in the gallery using a XSS payload in the description textarea called 'about' and reach a stored XSS.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28071?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28071?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28071 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-2020-28071 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28071 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qgxh-9fmh-3q95.