CVE-2020-29205 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 17 May 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary code via the name field in the signup form of the Online Examination System.

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-2020-29205?

CVE-2020-29205 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2021. 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

XSS in signup form in Project Worlds Online Examination System 1.0 allows remote attacker to inject arbitrary code via the name field

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29205?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Travel Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29205?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29205 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-2020-29205 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29205 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2c5f-4477-2248.