CVE-2020-28717 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the KindEditor rich text editor's demo page.
- 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-2020-28717?
CVE-2020-28717 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 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 content1 parameter in demo.jsp in kindsoft kindeditor version 4.1.12, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kindsoft Kindeditor.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28717 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-2020-28717 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-28717 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q396-mv33-45w4.