CVE-2020-29021 Scripting tag chars < > not filtered in input fields could cause Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can inject script tags into GateManager web UI input fields, leading to Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

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-2020-29021?

CVE-2020-29021 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Secomea GateManager, published on 8 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in web UI input field of GateManager allows authenticated attacker to enter script tags that could cause XSS. This issue affects: GateManager all versions prior to 9.3.

Weakness: CWE-79, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29021?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Secomea Gatemanager 4250 Firmware, Secomea Gatemanager 4260 Firmware, Secomea Gatemanager 8250 Firmware, Secomea Gatemanager 9250 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29021?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29021 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-2020-29021 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29021 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fjq4-gjv6-rcj2.

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